Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian hunter emblem) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + M, A:SIGIS, DI:1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: +, I:DVCIS:, VA, IE:, 1519. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_041

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 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 hunter emblem turned left rim inscription pearl borders + M A Sigis Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle I Dvcis Va Ie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn round object irregular edge mostly gray metallic color featuring raised circular border central embossed motif resembling bird outstretched wings surface scratches dents areas lighter darker gray patina traces raised decorative elements curved shapes rim.