Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian heraldic knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_210

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Rights managed

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian heraldic knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned Eagle Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver darker tarnished areas hints greenish patina object uneven rim indented circular border surrounding central raised area irregular relief patterns carved shapes lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across metallic surface.