Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_028

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1525 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigis Ndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni D Li Vani Jagiellon dynasty emblems Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania worn round metallic object raised circular border embossed central design depicting stylized bird outstretched wings curved tail surrounded ring irregular decorative marks object textured scratched surfaces uneven edges Colors visible include shades grey silver dark grey small area greenish patina.