Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN, 1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: AGNI.DVCIS.LIT, 1509. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_080

License type

Rights managed

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Agni.Dvcis.Lit Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania worn round metal disc embossed two-headed bird eagle motif center surrounded raised circular border band decorative markings edge disc aged weathered surface variations brown gray muted bronze tones subtle areas lighter darker patina.