Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearled borders an inscription: + MON, TA:SIGI, NDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearled borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, LITVANIE:, 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_352

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 knight turned left rim pearled borders inscription + Mon Ta Sigi Ndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray dark silver edge raised rim inner circular border Within inner circle faint relief depiction seated standing figure animal- shape rendered gray-silver tones areas lighter wear outer ring several irregular raised shapes decorative motifs darker lighter gray background outside object plain white.