Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO, ETA, SIG, VNDI, 1518'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DV, IS:LITVANIE., 1518'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland. Jagiellon dynasty.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_429

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1518 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sig Vndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv Litvanie Emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object textured surface worn slightly irregular edge showing central raised design resembles stylized bird spread wings enclosed decorative circular border metal shades gray silver lighter highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts set plain white background.