Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left, with rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle, with rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders. Dates ca. 1508–1529. Copper alloy coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_228

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Dates ca 1508–1529 Copper alloy coin Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle worn circular metallic object raised central design surrounded beaded inner ring showing stylized bird- shape center curved feather- markings surface aged uneven texture small scratches edges irregular visible colors include shades gray dark silver brownish patina hints darker tarnish.