Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian horseman) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON · MVNDI · 1518. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI · DVCIS · LITVA · 1518. Polish coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_461

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian horseman turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon · Mvndi · 1518 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Magni · Dvcis · Litva · 1518 Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular worn metallic coin rough pitted surface muted gray silver tones showing areas darker gray patina slight brownish spots coin displays embossed central profile head surrounding raised decorative border ornamental shapes ring raised symbols edge worn shallow lighting casts soft shadows emphasize coin’s texture.