Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MON A:SIGISMVNDI:15Z1'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription 'MA NI:DVCIS:LITVANID:'. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_334

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Rights managed

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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 Silver coin half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon A Sigismvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ma Ni Dvcis Litvanid Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius single round metallic object worn surface patina showing shades silver gray brown hints green object outer raised inner circular border scalloped beaded texture inside inner ring relief depicting stylized profile human face parts body worn details outer edge raised band carved markings decorative shapes lighting even background plain white.