Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_442

License type

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 mounted knight facing left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Mon Sigismv 18 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1518 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems single worn circular object irregular edges missing fragment showing raised central motif textured eroded surface object metallic mix brown dark brown greenish-brown patina lighter grayish highlights raised areas several concentric raised bands ring decorative shapes center rough pitted areas darker mottled spots mainly concentrated side background plain white.