Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1509. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NETA:SIGISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Eagle, Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_097

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Neta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania circular coin worn metallic surface showing shades dark gray silver brown coin's center features raised double-headed bird motif visible feather wing details surrounded concentric raised ring outer band containing carved decorative shapes markings coin edge irregular slightly dented places surface scratches wear patina giving textured aged appearance.