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 rim between pearl borders inscription: + MON, TA:SIGISMVND, 15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_341

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 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 + Mon Ta Sigismvnd 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings inside beaded inner ring surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements metal silvery-gray darker gray patina lighter gray highlights background white.