Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearly borders the inscription SIGI I 1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders the inscription LITVA I 1519. Minted 1519, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_093

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription SIGI I 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription LITVA I 1519 Minted 1519 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round weathered metallic object worn raised design textured surface showing shades gray silver dark gray object irregular circular border carved lines central area containing abstract figure several curved decorative elements surface scratches dents areas varied patina giving lighter darker gray tones across piece.