Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGISMV:D. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCIS:LI. Date: 1508–1529. Materials/style: Polish–Lithuanian coinage (Grand Duchy of Lithuania), emblems (Pogon, eagle). Mint/place: Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_257

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Oneta Sigismv D Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Li Date 1508–1529 Materials style Polish–Lithuanian coinage Grand Duchy Lithuania emblems Mint place Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface displaying embossed central design mounted figure surrounding raised border showing patina gray dark gray tones areas lighter silvery highlights small patches brownish discoloration.