Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1519). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ ETA:SIGI, I:1519'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'AGNI:DV, I, LITVANIE, 1519'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle, pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_015

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1519 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Eta Sigi I Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dv Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface shades gray silver showing raised central design mounted figure horseback surrounded inner beaded border outer decorative rim coin displays scratches surface texture lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker gray recesses background plain white.