Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearly borders inscription '+ MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1509'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders inscription '+ MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1509'. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_126

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 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 pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface uneven edge showing raised central emblem resembles stylized bird spread wings surrounded concentric circular borders object displays mix gray silver darker tarnished tones small patches greenish discoloration subtle brownish spots surface texture scratched aged.