Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MO, ETA SIGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVC, LITVA, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_302

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismva Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvc Litva Ie 1520 Grand Duchy Vilnius round metal coin weathered surface showing raised central portrait surrounded decorative border ring raised characters coin displays mix brown dark brown greenish patina lighter worn highlights raised areas metal edge slightly irregular darker places.