Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1527, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in rim between pearl borders inscription '+ ONETA:SIGISMVNDI:15 7'. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription 'MAG I:DVCIS:LITVA I 1527'. Jagiellon dynasty; motifs: eagles and heraldic Pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_101

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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 1527 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Oneta Sigismvndi 15 7 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Mag I Dvcis Litva I 1527 Jagiellon dynasty motifs eagles heraldic Pursuer round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements near edge metal dark gray lighter silver highlights subtle greenish areas object sits plain white background.