Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, DI:1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, VANIE, 1518. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_469

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (1.6Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Di 1518 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni D Vanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metallic object aged surface shades gray silver dull brown showing raised central profile head wearing crown surrounded decorative border ring raised markings edges slightly irregular surface scratches scuffs areas darker tarnish lighter wear.