Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, ETA:SIGISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. 1525. Silver coin; Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity). Polish coins; Jagiellons dynasty; coats of arms; eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_026

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Eta Sigismvndi 1 Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1525 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius R8 rarity Polish coins Jagiellons dynasty coats eagles circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings head facing side surrounded concentric raised ring outer band repeated markings object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights set plain white background.