Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + NETA:SIGISMVND:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAG I:DVCIS:LITVA I 1519. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; made of typical coin metal (silver).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_049

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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 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Neta Sigismvnd 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mag I Dvcis Litva I 1519 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Vilnius typical coin metal silver round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design raised outer rim featuring relief image stylized figure center decorative elements metal primarily gray areas darker tarnish small patches greenish corrosion subtle brownish tones spots.