Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_339

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magn Dvcis Litvanie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings head profile surrounded beaded inner border outer rim decorative raised elements coin predominantly silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces slight patina giving muted darker tones edges.