Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SI, DI:1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LI, E:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_482

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 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 turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Si Di 1519 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dvcis Li E Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn uneven surface showing raised rim inner circular border coin shades gray silver darker gray areas wear slight tarnish lighter silver highlights raised details faint worn profile human head visible center indistinct facial hair contours band raised worn decorative elements runs inner circle outer edge scratches small dents irregularities shape texture.