Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1517. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1517:'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle, pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_385

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1517 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing lighter gray highlights featuring raised central image figure horseback surrounded inner circular border outer ring decorative raised marks shapes coin edge slightly irregular background white.