Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MON, A:SIGISMVNDI:15ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCI, ITVANIE:. Iconography: Polish eagle and Lithuanian Pursuer; Jagiellon dynasty emblems. Location: Vilnius; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_368

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mon A Sigismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvci Itvanie Iconography Polish eagle Lithuanian Pursuer Jagiellon dynasty emblems Location Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border inner circular design mostly silver-gray areas darker gray patina small hints greenish-blue oxidation featuring raised irregular shapes textured markings within inner circle edge set plain white background.