Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1513. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, TA:SIGISM, NDI, :. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Condition/location: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_232

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 1513 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Ta Sigism Ndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Condition location Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania single round coin worn textured surface showing embossed bird- figure within circular border surrounded raised markings edge coin displays shades silver gray dark gray small areas brownish discoloration.