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: + MO, TA:SIGISMVNDI:1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, AGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1509. Coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_083

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 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 + Mo Ta Sigismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Agni Dvcis Litvanie Coin Grand Duchy round metal coin worn uneven edge showing raised circular border embossed heraldic bird design center surrounded ring raised decorative elements band relief shapes surface patina wear visible texture slight indentations Colors visible include shades brown dark gray hints greenish oxidation.