Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1518:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_464

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1518 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Vilnius single round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas central design resembling stylized bird winged shape surrounded circular beaded border ring worn decorative elements edge metal shades gray silver darker areas wear patina hints slightly brownish discoloration places background plain white.