Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1506–1548, dated 1519). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + M, N, V, DI 1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: G, I, DVCIS, L, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems include eagle and Pogon.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_067

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Rights managed

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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 Silver coin dated 1519 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + M N V Di 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle G I Dvcis L 1519 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems include circular worn metallic object textured surface irregular edges primarily grey brown darker brown spots faint greenish patina showing shallow raised incised features form central circular design surrounding decorative elements areas abrasion roughness subtle variations hue across surface.