Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, N, T, :SIGISM, :15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Polish–Lithuanian (Jagiellon) emblems.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_342

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.9Mb) / 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 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M N T Sigism 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon emblems round worn coin textured surface shades gray silver showing raised central design mounted figure surrounding circular border coin's edge irregular surface scuffs scratches lighter darker gray areas.