Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + IGISM.V, DI:1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCISLITV, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_492

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Igism.V Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcislitv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised decorative edges embossed central design depict stylized animal long body curved tail inside beaded circular border surrounded ring raised ornamental shapes characters metal variations tone areas darker gray lighter silver highlights outer rim slightly irregular aged texture.