Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1514. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription. Coats of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_272

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31.4Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.0in x 11.0in / 3311 x 3310 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1514 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned eagle Coats arms Eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty round worn metallic object textured surface showing faint raised central design surrounded shallow border displaying colors dark gray muted brown pale gray small hints greenish patina.