Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO, GI, VA, DI:15Z0'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ M, ITVA, IE.:., 1520'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_208

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Rights managed

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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 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Gi Va Di 15Z0 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + M Itva Ie. Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing embossed central motif resembling bird spread wings surrounding raised border carved shapes metal areas lighter darker gray indicating wear patina outer edge slightly irregular.