Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MO, ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1520. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_269

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + MO Eta Sigismv Di 15Z0 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle inscription + MAG I Dvcis Litva Ie. Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle worn round metallic object tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised indented sculpted details textured rim featuring faint profile head center circular band decorative shapes object displays areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights.