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: + COIN:SIGISMV, DI:1515. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, S:LITVANIE, 1515. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms; Vilnius; Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_205

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38.3Mb (2.9Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3659 x 3659 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv Di 1515 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni D S Litvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty coats Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface raised rim showing central embossed design resembles animal figure surrounded decorative circular border additional raised markings outer edge object displays shades gray dark silver areas darker tarnish slight brownish spots background plain white.