Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: A:SIGISMVNDI,Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGN,NIE:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_188

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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 half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription A Sigismvndi Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magn Nie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metal coin worn surface shown white background displaying areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights coin embossed central design circular faint raised lines shapes outer rim shallow edging visible tones include silver-gray dark gray hints brownish discoloration.