Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription and date 'TA:SIGISMI:1519'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription with legend elements 'AG, I:DVC, A, IE, 1519'. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Eagle and Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_002

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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 Silver coin half-grosz 1519 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription date Ta Sigismi Reverse Polish crowned eagle legend elements Ag I Dvc A Ie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round worn coin metallic gray surface showing uneven patina darker gray spots featuring raised circular border central area faint shallowly incised designs suggest figure emblem coin edge irregularities slight nicks surface displays scratches textured wear shades gray muted silver.