Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin dated 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1519 between beaded borders. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription MAG I DVCIS:LITVA IE 1519 between beaded borders. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems of eagle and Pursuer; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_485

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin dated 1519 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim inscription COIN Sigismvndi beaded borders Reverse Crowned Polish eagle rim inscription MAG I DVCIS Litva Ie 1519 Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin round metallic object aged worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border decorative raised elements edge metal silver-gray darker gray patina recesses lighter silvery highlights raised areas object irregular rim textured surface.