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; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_309

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33.9Mb (4.0Mb) / 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 Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface raised edges displaying central design animal- figure low relief surrounded decorative inner ring outer band repeated raised markings object colors silver gray darker gray shading areas light reflecting pale silver.