Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAG, VCI, LITANI :, 1521. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_325

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 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 mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag Vci Litani Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design bird spread wings inside circular border metal silver-gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration places edge irregular slightly dented.