Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1523). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + M, A:SIGISMVNDI 15Z3. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI:D, LITVANDIE:, 1523. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Produced in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_010

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1523 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigismvndi 15Z3 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle inscription + MAGNI D Litvandie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Produced Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised circular border inner circular beaded within inner area relief depicting profile human figure wearing helmet facing right additional decorative lines shapes head torso outer band contains raised decorative elements surface scratches dents areas wear visible colors include silver gray dark gray hints brownish tarnish.