Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1519). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MO, ETA:SIGI, DI:1519'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1519'. Emblems: eagles; Pursuer (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian context.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_076

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1519 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigi Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie. Emblems eagles Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian context round metallic object worn surface irregular edges showing textured areas raised relief patterns central area faint embossed figure circular slightly darker surrounding field raised border encircles center decorative ridges curved shapes inner ring outer rim series raised marks shapes spaced colors visible include shades silver gray muted brown darker gray recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions.