Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_282

License type

Rights managed

Available size

43.7Mb (3.1Mb) / 13.0in x 13.0in / 3907 x 3906 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Si Smvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvan Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius silver coin round metallic object worn textured surface shown white background predominantly gray dark silver color areas darker patina object raised circular border inner raised design featuring stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded ring contains decorative marks metal scratches uneven wear giving aged appearance subtle variations gray silver near-black tones.