Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1519:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1519. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_074

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1519 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner ring outer band containing incised characters coin mostly silver-gray darker gray areas recesses slightly warmer muted brownish-gray tones high points giving aged patinated look metal surface scratches nicks uneven wear coin's edge slightly irregular background plain white.