Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1508–1529, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription including 'IGI'. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription including 'IE'. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; motifs: emblems, eagles.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_227

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1508–1529 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Igi Reverse Polish crowned Eagle Ie Associated Jagiellon dynasty motifs emblems eagles round metallic object worn textured surface showing engraved lines central embossed figure object mostly silver-gray areas darker gray subtle brownish spots engraving curved angular shapes within circular border scalloped inner ring outer edge slightly irregular small nicks wear.