Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONET, VNDI:1, .:' Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ M, NI:DVCI, :, VANIE:, 1518'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_477

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1518 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Vndi 1 . Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Ni Dvci Vanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central area outer rim object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised details central area contains embossed profile face surrounding decorative motifs scalloped inner border irregular outer edge surface scratches small dents uneven wear background white.