Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1525. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left, inscription in rim between pearl borders: + A:SIGIS: I: 15Z. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle, inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_036

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 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 Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + A Sigis I 15Z Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round slightly irregular metallic object central raised design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed beaded circular border set background worn metal texture metal shades silver gray darker tarnished brown lighter highlights raised areas subtle scratches patina across surface.