Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGISDI:1519:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, DVCIS:LI, VANIE:.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius); Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_036

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 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 + Mo Ta Sigisdi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Dvcis Li Vanie . Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised embossed designs decorative circular border inside border mounted figure animal figure low relief visible textured wear scratches metal slight brownish spots darker gray areas aging background plain white.