Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, A:SIGIS, I:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: VCIS:LITVAN, E:, 1518. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; minted in Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_468

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone A Sigis I Reverse Polish crowned eagle Vcis Litvan E Emblems Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy minted Vilnius circular metallic object weathered textured surface showing relief bird- figure center patterned border object mostly gray darker lighter silvery tones subtle hints brownish patina sits white background.