Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MON, :SIGISM, 15, Z. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M, NI:D, IS:LITVANIE:, dated 1508–1522. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon (coat of arms, Lithuania) and Eagle (coat of arms). Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Role (classification) of the creator / mint: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_103

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33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mon Sigism 15 Z Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + M Ni D Litvanie dated 1508–1522 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems coat arms Lithuania Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Role classification creator mint coin round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile head center surrounded raised circular border ring decorative markings metal silvery-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter highlights raised areas signs surface wear small dents edge.