Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_216

License type

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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigismvn Reverse Polish crowned Eagle Ag I Dvcis Li Dated 1508–1529 Material coin place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania single round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray brown showing uneven darker lighter areas object features raised rim faint outline profile human head center worn decorative edging inner circle suggestion raised markings outer edge background plain white.