Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SI, SMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVAN, 1514. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian context.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_281

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.3Mb (3.3Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3755 x 3754 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Si Smvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvan Grand Duchy Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian context round metallic object worn uneven surface raised rim shown white background object dark gray silver coloration areas lighter silver highlights subtle brownish tarnish features embossed central motif human profile facing sideways surrounded decorative circular border ring raised ornamental marks edge.