Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 1529. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuania) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MON :SIGISMVNDI:1529. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DV:LITVANI. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_170

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (4.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1529 Obverse Pursuer Lithuania turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mon Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dv Litvani Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy round metallic object worn surface irregular edge shown white background object mainly gray darker gray shading lighter silver highlights features raised central design resembling stylized double-headed bird winged shape surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge.