Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON, A:SIGISMVNDI:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1528. Minted in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_130

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon A Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litva Ie 1528 Minted Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn textured surface irregular edges shown white background coin silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised areas central circular border surrounds raised worn relief animal- figure decorative shapes outer edge ring raised markings shapes following contour look aged slightly uneven scratches small dents.