Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NETA:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, IS:LITVANI, 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms (eagle, Pogon); Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_309

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32.4Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.2in x 11.2in / 3365 x 3364 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Neta Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Litvani Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings curved tail inside circular border surrounded ring engraved shapes edge object primarily silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights.