Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian chasing knight) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'ETA:SIGISMVNDI:'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'I:DVCIS:LITVANIE'. Associated with Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; minted in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_224

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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 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian chasing knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Eta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metallic coin shown white background worn raised design includes central bird- figure within circular border decorative curved motifs lower edge coin surface textured wear patina visible scratches unevenness visible colors silver-gray areas darker gray faint brownish tones.