Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MONE, IGIS, 1517. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MA, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1517. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_383

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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 reign 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mone Igis 1517 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Ma I Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania coin round metallic object worn surface showing shades gray silver brown darker slightly reddish spots object embossed circular design central raised depiction mounted figure horse surrounded beaded inner border outer band raised shapes edges irregular metal surface scratches pits areas discoloration.