Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1524). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription M A:SIGISMVNDI:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + AGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Associated with Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_181

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1524 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription M A Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + AGNI Dvcis Litvanie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn circular metallic object uneven edges showing mix brown dark brown gray greenish-gray patina featuring central raised area faint embossed shapes decorative beaded inner ring surrounded raised outer rim repeated ornamental markings.