Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, EA:, MV, D:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:, :LITVA, I, 1519. Emblems: eagle, Pursuer (Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_491

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33.9Mb (2.2Mb) / 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 Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ea Mv D Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Litva Emblems Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner ring decorative ridges center featuring embossed symmetrical shape resembling abstract emblem curved feather- elements coin shades silver gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges set white background.