Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, MVNDI, 15Z7. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI:SIGIS:LITVAN, 1527. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_119

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Mvndi 15Z7 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Sigis Litvan 1527 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn coin textured surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings within beaded circular border surrounded ring raised characters decorative marks coin displays weathered metallic appearance tones gray silver brown areas darker patina lighter highlights raised edges.