Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1514. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; inscription in rim between pearly borders: ONETA:SIGISM. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MA:DVCIS:L,T,NI,1514. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius) and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms, eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_291

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Rights managed

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36.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3592 x 3592 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1514 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left inscription rim pearly borders Oneta Sigism Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Dvcis L T Ni Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty coats eagles worn round metal object irregular edge showing textured surface raised indented areas object displays mix brown dark brown gray hints black greenish patina darker mottled spots across face faint circular border central area suggesting design.