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 the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON.TA:SIGI.NDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV.LITVANIE:, 1521. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_353

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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 mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon.Ta Sigi.Ndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv.Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised circular border central embossed profile head facing sideways surrounded outer ring raised decorative markings shapes metal aged uneven edges subtle darker gray patina places.