Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription ONETA:SIGI, MV, DI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription +, VCIS:LITVANIE.:. Material: coin; place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_249

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription ONETA Sigi Mv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + Vcis Litvanie. Material coin place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal object weathered surface showing raised central design outer rim primarily grey areas darker grey small patches brown reddish discoloration irregular edges worn detailing.