Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIG, NDI:15Z1:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, IS:L, ANIE:]. Dated 1521. Material: coin; region: Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_285

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sig Ndi 15Z1 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni D L Anie Dated 1521 Material coin region Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings inside slightly raised circular border surrounded shallow engraved marks outer edge textured uneven rim.