Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO, ETA:SIG, DI:15Z0'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAG, I:DVCI, :LITVA, IE:, 1520'. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; features heraldic emblems (Pogon and eagle).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_212

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sig Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvci Litva Ie 1520 Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty features heraldic emblems round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised incised details concentric circular ridges decorative markings object displays areas darker gray lighter silver tones slightly uneven edge patina central area contains faint irregular shapes shallow relief elements outer ring repeating ornamental impressions colors visible gray silver darker charcoal.