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:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, E:, 1514. Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_223

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38.2Mb (3.8Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3653 x 3652 (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 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva E Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn coin mostly gray metallic surface showing darker lighter gray areas brownish discoloration patches tarnish coin features raised central design shield- cross- shape surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge surface texture rough pitted places visible scratches wear.