Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONET, SIGISMVNDI.1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M. NI.DVCIS.LITVANIE.1509. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_091

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (2.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Monet Sigismvndi.1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Ni.Dvcis.Litvanie.1509 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems round worn coin textured surface shown white background coin raised circular border central heraldic bird outstretched wings prominent beak surrounded ring raised decorative elements Colors visible include shades gray silver darker gray patina across metal lighter highlights raised details darker shadows recessed areas.