Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1528. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagles, Pursuer (Lithuania). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_124

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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 1528 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Emblems eagles Lithuania Place Vilnius Grand Duchy round metallic object uneven edge showing worn raised designs shallow depressions across surface visible colors dark gray light gray hints greenish patina areas appearing slightly brownish central area contains incised shapes suggest figure decorative borders surrounded repeating embossed elements surface displays scratches nicks wear.