Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), c. 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders. Associated emblems: Pogon, eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_085

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz c 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl-shaped borders Reverse Polish crowned eagle Associated emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania worn round coin textured surface showing patina shades gray dark brown muted green uneven edges faint raised patterns circular border indistinct shapes within coin rests plain white background.