Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Early 16th-century coin (1521). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, SMVNDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA,:DVC,ANIE:, 1521. Silver coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Poland; minted in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_436

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Early 16th-century coin 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Smvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Dvc Anie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings coin areas darker gray lighter silver tones textured uneven wear small scratches across surface ring raised decorative elements central motif background plain white.