Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON, MV, :15ZZ:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCI, ANIE, 1522. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania); Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_409

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1522 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Mv 15Zz Reverse Crowned Polish eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvci Anie 1522 Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius round metal coin central raised design stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border surrounded outer band carved markings coin surface worn textured areas small nicks indentations edge darker spots discoloration Visible colors include metallic gray darker gray greenish patina small brownish areas.