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: + M, NETA, DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, AGNI::DVCI, IE, 1519. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian coinage.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_042

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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 + M Neta Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Agni Dvci Ie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian coinage round metallic object worn textured surface featuring central raised circular design outer ring carved markings central area stylized figure animal- shapes rendered low relief curved angular lines forming decorative patterns metal silvery-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges background object plain white.