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; rim between pearl borders with inscription MONETA SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI:DVCIS LITVA. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_389

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (4.0Mb) / 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 Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI Dvcis Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border inner circular decoration object displays irregular edges small nicks visible engraved stamped motifs within inner circle colors visible metallic gray dark gray brownish tones hints lighter silver highlights.