Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz (1509) of Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA. Style: Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage; motifs: emblems, eagles.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_102

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz 1509 Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Coin Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litva Style Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage motifs emblems eagles round worn coin raised rim central embossed design showing mounted figure horseback coin surface mostly gray darker gray areas subtle brownish patina circular band raised decorative elements shapes central image.