Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON A SIGISMVNDI 1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: AGNI DVCIS LITVAN 1519. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_024

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Sigismvndi 1519 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Agni Dvcis Litvan 1519 Emblems eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border indistinct central design includes textured irregular shapes engraved outlines object silver-gray darker gray areas recessed portions lighter gray highlights raised edges set plain white background.