Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_079

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin N I 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Vcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Vilnius round worn coin irregular edge shown white background coin surface primarily grayish-silver areas darker gray small spots greenish corrosion faint reddish-brown discoloration raised central design depicts stylized animal figure raised limb surrounded circular border decorative beading ring raised elements outer edge coin texture scratched pitted variations sheen metal polished oxidized.