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: + SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI: CIS:L: VANI .:. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland; struck in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_438

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 + Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned Eagle Magni Cis L Vani . Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray dark silver showing engraved central scene figure horse within recessed ring surrounded raised border contains decorative carved shapes metal areas shine dullness slight scratches small crack edge tones silver hints darker gray.