Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA:SIGISMVN. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI:DVCIS:LI. Dated 1508–1529. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_229

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sigismvn Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Li Dated 1508–1529 Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal object worn surface showing darker lighter shades gray brown featuring raised central motif stylized animal figure within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements worn edging.