Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MO, TA:SIGISMV, DI. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCIS:LIT.VANI, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_478

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription Mo Ta Sigismv Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Agni Dvcis Lit.Vani 1519 Grand Duchy Vilnius single round metal coin centered white background showing worn raised details irregular edge coin surface mottled appearance shades dark gray brown faint greenish reddish spots raised circular border inner circular design visible well worn central motif indistinct shapes textures outer rim series raised elements following curve coin metal surface displays scratches dents areas tarnish.