Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETARY:SIG, MVNDI:15Z1:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGN, VCIS:LITVANI:, 1521. R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian period; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_333

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monetary Sig Mvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magn Vcis Litvani 1521 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian period Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border decorative elements object displays mix dark gray silver brownish tones areas lighter highlights subtle shadowing edges slightly irregular textured.