Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim with pearl borders and inscription '+ MO, ETA:SIG, DI:15Z0'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim with pearl borders and inscription '+ MAG, I:D, VA, IE:.:, 1520'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius); Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_292

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Rights managed

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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 knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sig Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I D Va Ie . Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metal coin dark gray silver patina showing scratches surface wear coin displays raised circular border embossed central design depict figure horseback surrounded ring decorative elements outer rim contains raised shapes forming patterned band lighting creates subtle highlights shadows emphasize textured uneven surface metallic tones gray silver darker charcoal areas.