Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_189

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription A Sigismvndi Z Reverse crowned Polish eagle inscription + MAGN NIE dated 1521 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metallic object textured worn surface showing raised circular border central embossed design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings tail surrounded decorative elements outer ring raised shapes object mostly gray silver darker gray areas recesses slight brownish tarnished tones spots.