Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1520–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGISMVNDI:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI,:LITVANIE.:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania), Polish Jagiellon-era emblems.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_197

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1520–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Coin Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvci Litvanie. Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Polish Jagiellon-era emblems circular metal object uneven edges showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised decorative markings object weathered tarnished surface visible scratches small dents colors visible metallic gray dark gray brownish-gray hints greenish patina.