Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z0:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, G, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Materials: coin (metal). Style/emblems: Jagiellon dynasty, emblems—Pogon and eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_206

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33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigismv Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M G I Dvcis Litva Ie 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin metal Style emblems Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised details object displays various textures smooth rough shades silver gray darker gray recesses slight highlights.