Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1509. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMV, DI.1509:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1509. Emblems: eagles; Jagiellonian dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_106

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1509 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv Di.1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1509 Emblems eagles Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horseback surrounded circular border outer ring raised characters coin displays tones gray silver darker tarnished gray-brown areas lighter silver highlights raised edges darker gray recessed areas.