Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_182

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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 charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription M A Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse Crowned Polish eagle inscription + AGNI Dvcis Litvanie Polish–Lithuanian Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border surface textured stamped patterns rim decorations areas wear small chip circumference visible colors brown dark gray hints greenish patina.