Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMV 15 4. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI: VCIS:LITVANIE: 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_269

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32.5Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.2in x 11.2in / 3370 x 3371 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left legend rim pearl borders + Coin Sigismv 15 4 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Vcis Litvanie 1514 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round coin white background showing worn metallic surface shades gray silver darker recesses coin raised outer rim inner circular border central embossed figure resembles animal rounded body raised head edges coin display sequence raised decorative elements shapes surface uneven texture small scratches visible colors dark gray.