Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGI, VND:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, IS:LITVANIE:, 1519. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_077

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigi Vnd Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Litvanie Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn circular metallic object predominantly gray silver color showing darker gray brownish tarnish places raised outer rim inner raised circular area faintly visible embossed shapes contours within center suggesting irregular central design surrounded ring raised decorative elements small marks edge surface scratches dents uneven texture variations light shadow across metallic tones.