Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; r. 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MO, A:SIGIS:MVNDI:1515'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MAGNI, ANIE.:., 1515'. Polish coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_199

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35.0Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3496 x 3496 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland r 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigis Mvndi 1515 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Anie. Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas object outer rim inner circular border irregular decorative marks embossed shapes central area smoothed contains faint uneven forms suggesting design metal range gray tones dark gray lighter silvery gray subtle brownish greenish patina places background plain white.