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: + MO, ETA:SI, NDI:1516. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE.:., 1516. Rarity R8. Polish coin of the Jagiellonian period, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_257

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32.4Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.2in x 11.2in / 3367 x 3367 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Si Ndi 1516 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie. Rarity R8 Polish coin Jagiellonian period Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner circular design central raised figure rider horse visible textured detailing decorative elements surround inner circle coin small area red marking central design colors visible include shades gray silver dark gray touch red.