Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1515. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearly borders with inscription '+ MONETA, SIG, :1515'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription '+ M, S:LITVANIE., 1515'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_214

License type

Rights managed

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58.1Mb (3.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4505 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1515 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sig Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M S Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray dark gray muted brown featuring raised circular border embossed profile face surrounding decorative curved elements ring raised ornamental marks inner edge outer rim slight irregularities wear.