Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ A:SIGISMVNDI:15Z'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'M, GNI:DVCIS:LITVANI'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_456

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1523 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + A Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle M Gni Dvcis Litvani Emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border central motif depict animal- figure decorative shapes metal varying tones gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver raised edges irregularities scratches.