Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_452

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders Mon Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Gni Dvcis Litv Ni 1523 Grand Duchy Lithuania silver coin dated 1523 associated Vilnius roughly circular metallic object worn uneven edge featuring raised central design stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border decorative raised markings surface areas darker tarnish small spots reddish discoloration colors grey silver dark brown hints green.