Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) 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:. Date range: 1508–1522. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius. Coin; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagles, Pogon.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_104

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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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mon Sigism 15 Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Ni D Litvanie Date range 1508–1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles worn circular object metallic gray surface showing uneven texture darker gray areas featuring central raised design resembling stylized profile radial ornamental lines surrounded outer border irregular carved shapes markings set white background.