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: + COIN:SIGI, M, DI:16. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1516. Minted in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_261

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30.6Mb (2.8Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3268 x 3268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi M Di 16 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1516 Minted Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central figure resembles animal silhouette surrounded decorative circular border additional raised decorative shapes edge object displays dark gray silver color areas darker tarnish subtle brownish purplish discoloration.