Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGISMVNDI:1, 09. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MA, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1509. Coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_094

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismvndi 1 09 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Ma I Dvcis Litvanie 1509 Coin Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn coin photographed white background showing raised central design mounted figure horse within circular border surrounded outer ring decorative raised elements coin surface predominantly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish patina small spots reddish discoloration places raised designs uneven wear slight abrasions giving textured aged appearance.