Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; r. 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONET. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LIT. Dated 1508–1529. Coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Polished style references: Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Pogon and Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_120

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland r 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Monet Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Gni Dvcis Lit Dated 1508–1529 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polished style references Jagiellon dynasty coats Eagle round metal object worn uneven surface showing patina gray brown reddish tones featuring central embossed scene figure horseback surrounded decorative circular border raised rim several small discolored spots textured wear across surface.