Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MO, ETA:S, SMV, DI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + G, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_298

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + MO Eta S Smv Di 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + G I Dvcis Litvanie 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round metallic object worn surface sits plain white background showing dark gray brown patina lighter highlights raised areas object outer raised inner circular border enclosing central design includes rough outline figure decorative curved elements abrasion subtle scratches visible across surface uneven edges indicating wear.