Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; ruled 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A SIGISMVNDI 1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, LITIE:, 1519. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_022

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Rights managed

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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 ruled 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Sigismvndi 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Litie 1519 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius round worn metallic object textured surface irregular edges showing raised shallow engraved lines forming circular border inner design resembles animal figure curved body legs metal shades gray silver darker shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised areas small chips notches rim.