Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO, TA:SIGISM, I:1519'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAG, I:DVCI, A, IE:, 1519'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_030

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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 1506–1548 Silver coin 1519 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigism I Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag Dvci A Ie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius single round metal coin worn surface shown plain white background coin mostly gray darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights features raised central circular design faint image animal figure surrounding decorative border worn raised shapes ornamentation scattered areas darker spotting lighter wear.