Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_025

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin dated 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscribed rim pearl borders + Mon Sigismvndi 1519 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Agni Dvcis Litvan 1519 Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface shades silver grey object embossed circular border inner raised design depict stylized figure curved lines featherlike shapes outer area ring raised decorative elements edge metal scratches small dents areas darker lighter grey tonality background plain white.