Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + TA:S I:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: MAGNI LITVA 1518. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; emblems: eagle and pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_466

License type

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 half-grosz 1518 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Ta S I Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Litva 1518 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius emblems pursuer round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular design center decorative border metal mainly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish discoloration central raised design includes curved scalloped shapes outer rim irregularities edge surface.