Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin dated 1509. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left, inscription in rim between pearl borders: COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1509. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle, inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Function: coin.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_113

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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 dated 1509 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left inscription rim pearl borders Coin Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Function coin round metallic object worn raised design showing central heraldic bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded outer band featuring repeated decorative marks raised edges surface aged textured areas darker lighter wear visible colors muted brown gray hints greenish patina.