Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: COIN:SIGISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA. Dated E, 1508–1529. Material: coin; region: Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_238

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription Coin Sigismvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Dated E 1508–1529 Material coin region Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round metallic object occupies center image white background object aged worn surface areas darker lighter metallic sheen small spots greenish corrosion showing textured irregular edge face object features raised circular border embossed central motif curved feather- shapes flowing lines surrounded band decorative raised markings Visible colors include silver-gray darker gunmetal gray subtle brownish patina small patches green.