Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Copper coin (half-grosz), 1508–1529, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland–Lithuania. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: ETA:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCI, IE:. Features Jagiellon dynasty coats of arms and eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_084

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Copper coin half-grosz 1508–1529 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left legend rim pearl borders Eta Sigismvndi Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvci Ie Features Jagiellon dynasty coats arms eagles circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative border coin displays uneven edges surface scratches areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights shades gray silver brown.