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-shaped borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGISMVNDI:1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, ITVANIE, 1509. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_115

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvc Itvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central motif stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded ringed border decorative raised markings surface textured aged scratches small dents visible colors shades gray silver darker gray patina.