Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription MON:SIGISMV:18:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription NI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1518. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Polish coin; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle, Pogon.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_441

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription MON Sigismv 18 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription NI Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1518 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems single round worn coin irregular edges showing areas damage textured surface raised rim coin displays central design intersecting lines shaped elements surrounded patterned border outer band containing raised characters several dark patches corrosion discoloration across surface visible colors include metallic gray brown dark purple hints green.