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: + TA:SIGISMVNDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNIDVCIS, LITVANIE:, 1521. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_390

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 + Ta Sigismvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magnidvcis Litvanie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design bordered circular band coin displays various irregularities small indentations visible colors shades gray silver muted brown darker tarnished areas lighter highlights raised portions central area features relief depict overlapping shapes contours rough edges surrounded decorative dotted inner border outer band containing repeated raised elements look aged slightly uneven darker spots subtle color variations across metal.