Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_479

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonczyk turned left inscription rim pearl borders Mo Ta Sigismv Di Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Agni Dvcis Lit.Vani Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle round metallic object weathered surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border metal primarily gray darker tarnished areas small reddish-brown spots edge irregularities worn raised markings.