Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MO, GISMVN, I:1519:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LIT, .:, 1519. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin, silver.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_081

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Chasing Knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mo Gismvn I 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Dvcis Lit . Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin silver worn circular metallic object textured surface showing areas discoloration small patches rust predominantly silver-gray brownish-red spots darker gray shading featuring indented rim inner raised circular band unevenly eroded details faint shapes within center.