Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 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'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_016

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 rim pearl borders inscription + Eta Sigi I Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dv I Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer round metallic object textured surface white background object predominantly gray darker lighter silver tones raised circular border inner circular design featuring stylized symmetrical shape curved feather- elements ornamental flourishes surface areas wear slight scratches giving matte slightly reflective appearance outer rim repeated short markings inner area concentric decorative lines embossed patterns shades gray silver.