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 between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONETA, MVNDI, 15Z7'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'MAGNI:SIGIS:LITVAN, 1527'. Emblems: eagle and pursuer. Polish–Lithuanian (Jagiellon) period.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_118

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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 half-grosz 1527 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Mvndi 15Z7 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Sigis Litvan Emblems eagle pursuer Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon period round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised circular border central raised motif depict figure animal object textured worn areas irregular edges visible highlights darker tarnished patches shades silver gray hints brown.