Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGIS:MV, DI:1515. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:., 1515. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish coin; Jagiellonian dynasty; R8 (rarity).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_232

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Rights managed

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32.2Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.2in x 11.2in / 3353 x 3352 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigis Mv Di 1515 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litva Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty R8 rarity round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised stylized bird motif center surrounded decorative circular border ring embossed characters coin aged scratches small chips noticeable notch edge displays range colors dark brown muted gray hints greenish patina.