Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DV, LITVANIE:. Dated 1517. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_381

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Sigismvndi 1517 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dv Litvanie Dated 1517 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object textured worn surface shades gray featuring raised circular border inner circular design within inner area relief depicts figure beside animal elongated forms linear details surrounding central motif decorative raised markings patterns following coin's curvature edges slightly irregular color palette various grays subtle darker lighter gray variations across surface.