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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE, 1519. Associated emblems: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_498

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 + Coin Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie Associated emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner circular design coin silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised edges coin's edge irregular small chip side raised decorative rim inner circle faint raised shapes within central area suggesting embossed motif background plain white.