Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_167

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38.1Mb (3.1Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3647 x 3647 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Chaser turned left rim pearly borders inscription + M Igismvn 14 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Ni Dvcis Litvanie 1514 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Eagle coat Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design encircled ring outer border central motif includes curved feather- shapes silhouette- profile surface irregularities wear patches darker lighter metal tones object displays mix gray silver dark gray colors slight brownish patina places edges uneven slightly dented background object white.