Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1526. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription TA SIG I 1526. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription + MAGNI IS:LITV I 1526. Issued in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_097

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1526 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription TA SIG I 1526 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle inscription + MAGNI Litv I 1526 Issued Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round weathered object metallic gray surface showing raised circular border central raised design central area contains abstracted carved shapes lines suggesting profile- motif irregular textured surfaces shallow grooves outer ring includes series incised marks decorative notches edge colors visible shades gray dark gray slightly lighter gray highlights.