Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA:SIGISMV, 15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LIT, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_235

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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 knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sigismv 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Lit 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems single round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed profile head center surrounded ring decorative raised elements coin mostly shades silver gray darker gray shadows subtle brownish discoloration small areas background white.