Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription '+ M, A:SIGIS, DI:1519'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription '+ I:DVCIS: VA, IE:, 1519'. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials and style: coin (silver), 1519.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_040

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigis Di 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + I Dvcis Va Ie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials style coin silver single round metallic object uneven edge fills center image surface textured worn shallow raised indented markings forming circular border inner design irregular partially erased object range gray silver tones darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces subtle brownish-gray patina spots background plain white.