Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGISMV:1519:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, I, 1519. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), 1519.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_062

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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 knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + M A Sigismv 1519 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Ag I Dvcis Litva Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metallic object textured surface showing raised decorative ridges embossed central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings object aged appearance scratches uneven patina shades brown gray muted silver slightly darker rim surrounding central design.