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: MONETA SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS LITVA. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_388

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.9Mb) / 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 Moneta Sigismvndi Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn round coin metallic gray surface showing darker lighter areas featuring raised central portrait profile surrounded beaded inner circle outer ring raised decorative elements coin edge irregular slightly chipped places texture scratches wear.