Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1509). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1509. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland. Jagiellon dynasty.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_117

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1509 Obverse Pursuer turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle pearly borders Magni Dvcis Litvanie Emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty circular metallic object worn irregular edge shown white background surface primarily brown tarnished darker lighter brown variations hints greenish discoloration raised central motif resembling bird spread wings round border several raised decorative elements curved shapes central motif texture aged slightly pitted uneven wear.