Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned as king of Poland 1506–1548), 1521. Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) facing left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Style: Jagiellonian dynasty emblems (Pogon and Eagle).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_357

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old reigned king Poland 1506–1548 1521 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Chasing Knight facing left rim pearl borders inscription +Coin Sigismvndi 1 Reverse crowned Polish eagle +Magni Dvcis Litvanie Style Jagiellonian dynasty emblems Eagle round worn metal coin raised circular border embossed central bird figure outstretched wings surface irregular edges areas wear patina shades gray silver muted brown lighter highlights raised designs darker recesses relief decorative raised motifs encircle central image coin rests plain white background.