Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_068

License type

Rights managed

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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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + M N V Di 1519 Reverse crowned Polish eagle G I Dvcis L 1519 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle round metallic object worn surface featuring embossed double-headed bird motif inside circular border metal shades gray silver areas darker brownish tarnish small greenish spots textured scratches irregular edges faint raised decorative elements central motif.