Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + IGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV. Date: 1514. Materials/function: coin. Associated polity: Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland (Jagiellon dynasty).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_297

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39.2Mb (3.3Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3703 x 3703 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Igismvndi 1514 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dv Date Materials function coin Associated polity Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty round worn coin dark gray silver patina shown white background featuring raised circular border central heraldic figure stylized wings surrounded ring decorative raised elements outer ring stamped markings coin's surface scratches areas varying sheen shades gray silver.