Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1521. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging 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:. Emblems: Pogon, eagle. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_343

License type

Rights managed

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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 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M N T Sigism 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Emblems Associated Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object textured surface shades gray silver showing raised design bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border additional raised decorative elements edge worn areas slight irregularities rim.