Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearled borders an inscription: + MO, IGISM, 1, ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearled borders an inscription: + MAG, IS:LITVANIE, 1522. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_402

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 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 rim pearled borders inscription + Mo Igism 1 Zz Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background surface mostly gray darker gray patina small hints greenish spots engraved circular border encloses central raised design depict mounted figure holding elongated object surrounding decorative markings incised shapes rim.