Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearly borders with inscription 'MO·TA·SIGISM'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription 'MA·I·DVCIS·LITVA' and date 1519. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; features coats of arms (eagle, Pogon). Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_019

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 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 coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription Mo·Ta·Sigism Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ma·I·Dvcis·Litva date 1519 Associated Jagiellon dynasty features coats Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn uneven surface showing raised central design mounted figure within beaded circular border coin displays textured relief rim wear faint decorative elements edge visible colors various tones gray silver brown darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces.