Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1515). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim with pearly borders and inscription SIGIS:MVNDI:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim with pearly borders and inscription + MAGNI:DVC, ITVANIE.:. Associated coats of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_192

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1515 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription SIGIS Mvndi Reverse crowned Polish Eagle inscription + MAGNI Dvc Itvanie. Associated coats arms Eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border decorative motifs inner edge raised object primarily gray silver darker gray areas slight greenish brownish discoloration places photographed plain white background.