Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVN. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVAN. Dated 1514. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_319

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Rights managed

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34.4Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.6in x 11.6in / 3466 x 3466 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvn Reverse crowned Polish eagle I Dvcis Litvan Dated 1514 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty worn round metal coin dark gray silver patina showing signs age wear central area features raised relief bird outstretched wings textured body surrounded concentric raised borders ring decorative shapes indentations bird near edge.