Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MO, ETA:SI, DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LI, E:, 1519. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagles and Pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_483

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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 Lithuanian emblem turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Eta Si Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Mag I Dvcis Li E Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles circular metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver muted brown embossed central motif raised curved form surrounding border ring low-relief shapes marks edge object uneven edges small areas darker discoloration.