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:SIGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LI, A, IE:.:, 1520. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_237

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 Sigismva Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Li A Ie . 1520 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems worn round metallic coin central raised design outer displaying textured surfaces irregular edges coin shades gray silver dark gray lighter highlights raised areas darker recesses creating contrast.