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; rim inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVND, 15Z1:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_337

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Rights managed

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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 inscription pearl borders + Coin Sigismvnd 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design resembles stylized bird spread wings surrounded beaded circular border outer ring decorative raised shapes object mostly silver-gray darker gray areas recessed sections lighter silver highlights raised edges brownish tarnished spots near rim.