Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian pursuit emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MO TA:SIGISMVN. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG VCI LITV IE. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_284

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian pursuit emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription Mo Ta Sigismvn Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag Vci Litv Ie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania worn round metal object uneven edge displayed white background showing raised central profile human facing right surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements surface textured corroded areas darker patina lighter worn highlights showing colors gray silver brownish-gray subtle reddish-brown spots.