Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1525). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + M, A:SIGIS, NDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI, D, LI, VANI, 1525. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_027

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1525 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigis Ndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI D Li Vani Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design mounted figure inside beaded circular border surrounded outer ring raised marks shapes object mainly silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights plain white background.