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 T. SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI,:LITVANIE.:. Jagiellon dynasty, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_390

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.8Mb) / 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 T Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle inscription + MAGNI Litvanie. Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object weathered surface shades gray brown showing raised circular border inner circular band inside inner band faint relief bird outstretched wings outer band contains ring decorative raised shapes edges slightly irregular worn small patches darker discoloration lighter highlights metal.