Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Polish–Lithuanian, Jagiellon dynasty, dated 1510–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription including 'MVNDI:151'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription including 'I:DV, IS'. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_131

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33.9Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon dynasty dated 1510–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Mvndi 151 Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dv Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania worn circular metallic object mottled surface showing shades gray silver dark brown patches reddish-brown greenish-blue faint raised indented decorative shapes curved lines visible across face forming central motif surrounding border irregular spots discoloration scattered surface.