Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGISMVNDI:15ZZ:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, ITVANIE:, 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius; coin; Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms; eagles.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_436

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvci Itvanie 1522 Grand Duchy Vilnius coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats eagles round metallic coin worn surface showing embossed central design surrounded raised decorative border outer ring raised characters aged uneven edges surface abrasions faint reddish mark visible near center visible colors gray silver dark brown touch red.