Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1508–1529, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland–Lithuania. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders bears an inscription. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders bears an inscription. Emblems: Pogon, Eagle; dynasty: Jagiellons.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_086

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1508–1529 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders bears inscription Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Emblems Eagle dynasty Jagiellons round metal coin worn textured surface showing shades gray dark gray brown hints green faint raised designs form central emblem surrounded circular border ring decorative elements edge uneven wear patina across face.