Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MO, ETA:SI, MV, DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_054

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 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 Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Eta Si Mv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems round metallic object worn surface showing raised central portrait profile surrounded circular border decorative elements metal mostly silver areas darker tarnish small patches greenish corrosion edges irregular wear appearance aged coin textured relief radiating highlights shadows.