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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, GNI:DV, :LITVANIE, 1514. R8 (rarity). Category: Polish coins; Jagiellonians dynasty; eagles and coats of arms; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_170

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Rights managed

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38.2Mb (3.0Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3652 x 3652 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Gni Dv Litvanie R8 rarity Category Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty eagles coats arms Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded ring raised decorative marks shapes coin surface primarily dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas small darker spots background coin white.