Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONET, SIGISMVNDI:15Z1:.:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_354

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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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Sigismvndi 15Z1 . Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised rim inner circular border object displays embossed decorative shapes patterns within inner circle curved angular motifs interrupted edging metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas subtle variations tone across surface background plain white.