Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, dated 1520–1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGIS, DI, 1520. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, ANIE.:., 1521. Minted in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_394

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty dated 1520–1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Coin Sigis Di 1520 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Li Anie. 1521 Minted Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface raised decorative border surrounding inner circular area contains embossed figure patterns object irregular edges surface scratches areas lighter darker metallic tones predominantly grey silver hints brownish darker patina.