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-shaped borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGIS, NDI, 15Z1. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCISLITVAND, 1521. Associated with Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_376

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 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-shaped borders inscription Oneta Sigis Ndi 15Z1 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Agni Dvcislitvand Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing mix gray silver brownish tones darker patches slight reddish-brown spots object outer rim inner circular border raised decorative ridges inside borders embossed shapes worn reliefs suggest central motif surrounding raised figures edge irregularities dents textured aged appearance areas shine dullness.