Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_284

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Rights managed

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37.2Mb (3.2Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3605 x 3605 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1514 Silver coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Mvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Features coats arms Polish eagle Jagiellon dynasty circular flat object rough textured surface showing worn raised design border predominantly gray darker lighter gray variations slight greenish-brown patina places design includes inner circular motif central profile figure surrounded ring outer band contains worn markings edges irregular slightly uneven appearance aged weathered.