Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1527. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left, rim inscription + COIN:SIGISM between pearl borders. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle, rim inscription + MAGNI, LTVANIE:, between pearl borders. Jagiellon dynasty; Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_116

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim inscription + COIN Sigism pearl borders Reverse Crowned Polish eagle rim inscription + MAGNI Ltvanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn circular metallic object raised rim textured surface showing embossed profile human head facing left within beaded inner border surrounded raised decorative marks outer edge metal mostly grey silver darker grey slightly tarnished areas object irregular edges small dents scratches visible across surface.