Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_386

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 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 rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1517 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1517 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round metal coin tarnished gray dark silver surface sits white background showing embossed central emblem curved lines feather- shapes surrounded raised dotted border decorative outer ring repeated carved shapes coin edge slightly irregular worn variations gray silver tones areas darker patina.