Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: MON SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: GNI DVCIS LITV NI 1523. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_451

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 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 1523 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim inscription pearl borders Mon Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Gni Dvcis Litv Ni 1523 Emblems eagle Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised recessed details primarily shades silver gray featuring circular border inner design ornamental abstract shapes outer edge irregular outline surface scratches textured wear central area curved linear patterns rope- ring separating inner motif outer border appearance includes highlights darker patina areas hints darker gray.