Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Chase) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON TA I MVNDI 1521. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI DVCI LI VANIE 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_398

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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 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon Chase turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Ta I Mvndi 1521 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvci Li Vanie 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounding decorative border metal gray darker lighter variations object rests white background.