Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA, V, DI:5Z0:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_243

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33.9Mb (3.9Mb) / 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 + Mo Eta V Di 5Z0 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle pearly borders I Dvcis Litva Ie 1520 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface shades silver gray fills image white background object engraved central circular area containing raised relief mounted figure horse visible outlines worn detailing decorative border central image outer rim object features raised stylized shapes ornamental marks aged uneven surface patina scratches slight irregularities edge.