Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MO, E, IGISMV, DI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVA, I, 1509–1529. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_236

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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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mo E Igismv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litva 1509–1529 Jagiellon dynasty emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object aged worn surface showing raised central motif decorative border featuring textured areas shallow engraved lines object displays patina shades gray dark gray hints brown green spots outer edge irregular slightly dented places central motif stylized figure curved lines feather- shapes surrounded circular raised ring surface scratches small pits variations shine appearing smoother rough matte.