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

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_229

License type

Rights managed

Available size

28.7Mb (3.0Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3167 x 3166 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Sig Di 1515 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv I Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius circular worn metal object uneven edge showing dark gray surface lighter gray highlights raised areas catch light object central slightly raised circular area surrounded outer band shallow irregularly incised shapes markings surface texture rough pitted .

Please log in to download the high resolution file