Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548); Polish coin (c. 1520). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA, V, DI:5Z0: Rv.: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_244

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin c 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta V Di 5Z0 Rv. Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round metallic coin sits white background showing worn raised design textured surfaces visible rim details coin displays central emblem patterning stylized figure radiating elements surrounded inner beaded ring outer band raised decorative marks metal silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions edge slightly irregular surface scratches wear.