Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian horseman) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'ONETA, SIGISMVND'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'DVCIS.LITVANIE'. Date range: 1508–1529. Material: coin. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Dynasty: Jagiellons. Emblems: Pogon, eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_251

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian horseman turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Oneta Sigismvnd Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Dvcis.Litvanie Date range 1508–1529 Material coin Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Dynasty Jagiellons Emblems eagle circular metallic object worn textured surface showing irregular edges shallow engraved patterns central area raised rounded motif surrounded concentric rings border embossed shapes metal aged mix dull gray tarnished silver patches brownish-red discoloration item uneven patina scratches slight indentations across surface.