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; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, SMVND, 15Z1. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, ANIE:, 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian (Jagiellon) dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_331

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Smvnd 15Z1 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni D Anie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border set plain white background metal dark gray lighter silver highlights hints dull brownish-gray patina.