Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_250

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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 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Sigi Mv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Vcis Litvanie. Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Jagiellon period circular metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray brown hints green reddish discoloration featuring raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised elements metal scratches patina uneven edges.