Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian 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. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; emblems: Pogon and eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_312

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Rights managed

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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 Silver coin half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Gismvndie 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv Vanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius emblems round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings curved tail surrounded circular beaded border ring raised decorative marks metal aged mix dull gray dark gray brownish tones hints lighter silvery highlights edges irregularities wear.