Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1517. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription: T, SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription: + MAGNI,:LITVANIE.:. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_389

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1517 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription T Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Litvanie. Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle round worn metallic object textured surface showing raised circular border faint raised markings decorative elements across face displaying patina gray dark gray small areas brownish discoloration.