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: + MO IGISMV DI. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG I CIS:LITVA IE., 1519. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_060

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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 Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Igismv Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Cis Litva Ie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian coin circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central design bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner border outer ring embossed characters surface textured wear patina colors silver gray dark gray hints brown.