Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1509, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Obverse: Pursuer (Pahonia) turned left; in rim between pearl borders inscription: + MO. ETA: SIGISMVNDI: 1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription: + MA. I: DVCIS: LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer; Jagiellon dynasty.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_095

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1509 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Obverse Pursuer Pahonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma I Dvcis Litvanie Emblems Jagiellon dynasty circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded raised circular border peripheral raised decorative elements object displays predominantly dull gray color areas darker gray small patches reddish-brown discoloration lighter silvery highlights raised details.