Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1526). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONE, I, DI:15Z6'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ M, DVCIS, L, 1526'. Emblems: Polish eagle and Pursuer; Jagiellon dynasty; associated with Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_092

License type

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 Silver coin 1526 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone I Di 15Z6 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Dvcis L Emblems Polish eagle Jagiellon dynasty associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round weathered metal coin textured surface showing worn raised designs inner circular border coin primarily gray darker gray shadows small areas reddish-brown discoloration sits plain white background.