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-shaped borders an inscription: + MO, SIG, DI:1515. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, I, 1515. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_230

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Rights managed

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33.5Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3424 x 3424 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Sig Di 1515 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dv I Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border decorative raised relief featuring stylized bird eagle motif ornamental flourishes object shades dark gray silver areas lighter silver relief worn set white background.