Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Chase) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1514. Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_209

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Chase turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1514 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border outer band containing sequence raised shapes characters coin varied tones gray silver darker gunmetal patches brownish greenish tarnish slight reddish-brown spots edge irregular slightly uneven surface scratches pits areas wear creating aged weathered appearance background plain white.