Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (personification of Lithuania) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:, MVNDI:15. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, .:., 1522. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_359

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1522 Obverse Pursuer personification Lithuania turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Mvndi 15 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Magni Dvcis Litva . Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design profile bust facing left surrounded beaded inner border outer ring raised characters coin displays mix silver gray darker gray tones subtle brownish greenish patina places edges slightly irregular aged.