Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz (1520), Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO, TA:SIGISMVA, DI:5Z0:'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAG, I, CIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520'. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and crowned eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_251

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz 1520 Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigismva Di 5Z0 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Cis Litva Ie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems crowned eagle round metallic object worn surface raised rim showing engraved decorative lines embossed details central area contains circular border stylized figure limbs curved shapes surrounded ornate patterns additional raised motifs outer edge object displays shades silver gray darker gray patina subtle highlights shadows across textured surface.