Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription ONETA:SIGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI:, :LITV, IE:. Dated 1508–1529. Materials: coinage metal. Related emblems: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty. Function: currency. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_255

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 borders inscription ONETA Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI Litv Ie Dated 1508–1529 Materials coinage metal Related emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty Function currency Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central area surrounded incised shapes patterns object displays mix silver gray darker brownish-gray tones lighter highlights raised edges central area irregular raised forms shallow depressions rim contains sequence carved motifs interrupted smoother sections background plain white.