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. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA. Dated 1516. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials: coin; Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon dynasty.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_252

License type

Rights managed

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33.1Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.3in x 11.3in / 3400 x 3400 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Dated 1516 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border outer ring incised markings metal silvery gray darker gray patina recesses lighter gray highlights raised areas background object white.