Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1528. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription and mintmark 'MV DI:15Z'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_125

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 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 mintmark Mv Di 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object irregular edge showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular rope- border ring raised decorative marks surface wear textured patina visible scratches small pits visible colors silver-gray darker gray brownish-gray hints greenish tarnish.