Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; inscription in rim between beaded borders. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between beaded borders: 'IS:LITVA, I, .:., 1520'. Emblems: Pogon and eagle; associated with the Jagiellon dynasty and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_316

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left inscription rim beaded borders Reverse crowned Polish eagle Litva I . 1520 Emblems eagle associated Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal object worn textured surface shown white background object primarily gray areas lighter silver highlights darker gray shadows features raised circular central design curved feather- shapes surrounding decorative ridges patterns.