Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1515. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription '+MOE SMVNDI' (archival spacing). Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription ':DVCI ITVANIE 1515'. Coats of arms: Eagles, Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian context.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_209

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27.5Mb (2.8Mb) / 10.3in x 10.3in / 3101 x 3100 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1515 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription +Moe Smvndi archival spacing Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Dvci Itvanie 1515 Coats Eagles Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian context weathered round object irregular broken edge primarily gray darker lighter gray variations brownish tones surface raised circular design radial feather- shapes central raised area textured worn areas small chips cracks rim.