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: + MON, :SIGISMVNDI:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: :DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1518. Materials: coin; historical context: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; Jagiellonian dynasty; emblems: eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_456

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 + Mon Sigismvndi 1518 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Dvcis Litvanie Materials coin historical context Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellonian dynasty emblems eagles single round coin worn textured surface shades gray muted silver showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised decorative shapes lettering edge coin's rim slightly irregular small chip side.