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 pearly borders an inscription: + A:SIGISMVNDI:15ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITV, .:., 1522. Material: coin. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland; minted in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_175

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35.0Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3497 x 3497 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + A Sigismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv . 1522 Material coin Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised circular border embossed heraldic animal center primarily gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges central figure stylized wings limbs ring decorative raised marks central design coin edge slightly irregular uneven background white.