Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONET, GISM, DI:1515. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, AG, I:DVC, TVANIE.:., 1515. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_201

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Gism Di 1515 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ag I Dvc Tvanie. Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn patina predominantly gray silver color showing embossed central motif resembles animal figure within circular border surrounded decorative raised edges ring raised shapes outer rim surface varied textures smoother rougher areas highlights shadows indicating reflective metal.