Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MO, ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:., 1520. Coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), features emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_313

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old reigned 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie. 1520 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius features emblems Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn uneven surface mix dark gray silver brownish tones showing raised recessed areas engraving center indented circular design irregular textured patterns shallow relief shapes surrounded ring raised decorative elements scalloped inner edge outer rim slightly irregular scratches subtle discoloration appearance aged patinated metal.