Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: TA:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, ITVANIE, 1508–1529. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems include Pogon and eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1508–1529.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_271

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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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Ta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Itvanie 1508–1529 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems include Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn surface showing shades brown dark brown greenish-brown hints gray raised central design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounding raised border ring raised decorative elements edge metal areas patina surface roughness object sits white background.