Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1522. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MON A IGISMVNDI 5ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + GNI DVCIS LITVANIE. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_401

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 1522 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Mon Igismvndi 5Zz Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Gni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal object textured worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular beaded border outer ring carved marks object primarily shades gray silver subtle darker lighter variations across surface irregular rim small chip edge background white.