Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, GISMVNDIE:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, VANIE:, 1521. Polish coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_311

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Gismvndie 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv Vanie 1521 Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems worn circular metallic object mottled gray brown surface showing raised circular border shallow carved reliefs within central area faint profile face curved angular engraved lines outer displays repeated pattern several incised marks object aged uneven texture small scratches slight discoloration tones gray brown muted tan.