Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), c. 1510–1519, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription including MO NETA:SIG I:151. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription including + MAGNI:DVCI T NIE:. Emblems: Pogon, Eagle. Jagiellon dynasty, Polish–Lithuanian coin.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_127

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz c 1510–1519 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Mo Neta Sig I 151 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvci T Nie Emblems Eagle Jagiellon dynasty Polish–Lithuanian coin circular metallic object worn uneven edge raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner ring outer decorative band surface displays areas corrosion pitting object primarily gray darker gray blackened areas patches brownish rust lighting creates subtle highlights shadows emphasize embossed details textured surface.