Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA:SI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + L, VANIE, IS:LITVANIE:. Date range: 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_276

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Si Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + L Vanie Litvanie Date range 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania worn round metallic object raised decorative rim embossed central design showing stylized animal rider surrounded circular border decorative motifs surface patina areas discoloration visible tones silver gray brown hints green reddish-brown.