Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M, IGISMVN, 14. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: NI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1514. Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_166

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Rights managed

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35.2Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3509 x 3508 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearly borders inscription + M Igismvn 14 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ni Dvcis Litvanie 1514 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius worn round metallic object tarnished surface showing shades silver gray dark brown featuring indented rim raised circular border central area shallow embossed shapes suggest figure surrounding decorative elements irregular edges small nicks visible perimeter.