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 pearl borders an inscription: + COIN, MVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, ANIE:, 1514. Metal: coin; historical context: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_304

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Rights managed

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30.6Mb (3.4Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3269 x 3268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Mvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Li Anie Metal coin historical context Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven edge showing indentations irregularities surface displays areas dark gray brown lighter silvery tones patches subtle reddish-brown raised rim circular border embossed decorative shapes near edge smoother rubbed central area flatter less detailed texture looks aged slightly rough small scratches scuffs across surface.