Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_474

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Neta Sigismvndi 1518 Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border ring raised characters edge object displays shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed portions slight greenish-blue spots small areas.