Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON, ISM, DI:15Z5. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1525. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_038

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Ism Di 15Z5 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + M Ni Dvcis Litvanie 1525 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy round metal object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border metal mainly dark gray areas lighter gray highlights subtle greenish patina edges irregular slightly uneven surface scratches small pits.