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 between pearl borders with inscription + COIN:SI, IS, V, DI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription GNI:DVCI, LITVANIE.:. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_344

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 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 + COIN Si V Di 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription GNI Dvci Litvanie. Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif depict animal curved body head surrounded beaded circular border outer ring engraved marks object mostly silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised edges scratches uneven textures across surface.