Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (1517). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO IGISMVN 1517'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV IE 1517'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer; Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland.
Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (1517). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO IGISMVN 1517'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV IE 1517'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer; Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_394

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin 1517 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Igismvn 1517 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv Ie 1517 Emblems eagle Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface showing raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded beaded circular border decorative edging coin silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas slight brownish discoloration small spot near edge irregularities wear.

Please log in to download the high resolution file