Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON·TA:SIGISMVNDI·1509. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI·DVC·LITVANI·1509. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_108

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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 reign 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon·Ta Sigismvndi·1509 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle pearly borders + Magni·Dvc·Litvani·1509 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border central raised design depicting stylized animal figure object textured slightly uneven edge ring raised decorative elements central design coloration shades silver gray areas darker tarnish small patches brownish discoloration background plain white.