Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Pahonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + COIN, NDI:15Z3:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_007

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (4.0Mb) / 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 Pahonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + COIN Ndi 15Z3 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle pearly borders inscription + MAGNI Dvcis Litva Emblems eagle Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metallic object raised circular border embossed central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surface uneven texture shallow scratches darker gray silver tones small areas brownish patina ring decorative raised dots central motif outer band repeating shapes edge.