Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: ETA:SIGISMV, 15. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAG, IE:, 1520. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_201

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders Eta Sigismv 15 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag Ie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design textured rim displaying shades silver gray dark gray subtle brownish tones object irregular edges embossed decorative shapes patterns perimeter central area contains faint raised figure- form curved bordering details.