Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+MOETGIMVDI:1519' (letters separated on coin). Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscribed 'MAI:DVIS:LITVA:I:1519' (letters separated on coin). Emblems: eagle and Pursuer; Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_489

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscribed +Moetgimvdi 1519 letters separated coin Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Mai Dvis Litva I Emblems eagle Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface patina gray silver tones featuring raised central design stylized double-headed bird within circular border surrounded ring incised decorative elements markings coin edge irregular slightly rough showing small nicks variations thickness subtle shadows highlights emphasizing textured relief aged appearance.