Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1509. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + TA:SIGI, MVNDI:1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I, DVCIS, LITVANIE, 1509. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_119

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1509 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Ta Sigi Mvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer Grand Duchy Vilnius round worn coin raised circular border central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surface aged texture patches corrosion coin displays mostly gray brown tones small areas greenish-blue patina darker shadowed areas details background coin plain white.