Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ON, ISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LITVAN. Date range: 1508–1529. Mint: Vilnius. Subjects/emblems: emblems, eagles, Pogon; style: Polish–Lithuanian coinage.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_254

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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 mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription On Ismvndi 1 Reverse Polish eagle crown Gni Dvcis Litvan Date range 1508–1529 Mint Vilnius Subjects emblems eagles style Polish–Lithuanian coinage single round metal coin worn rough surface uneven edges showing raised circular border central design stylized double-headed bird spread wings coin displays mix gray dark gray brown hints reddish-brown tones across surface ring raised decorative elements central motif.