Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1509. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LITVANIE:. Associated with Jagiellon dynasty; motifs include eagles and emblems; issued for the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius, 1509).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_124

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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 half-grosz dated 1509 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag Vcis Litvanie Associated Jagiellon dynasty motifs include eagles emblems issued Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn coin uneven edges displaying raised circular border central relief stylized bird emblem surface patina wear areas darker brown greenish oxidation lighter gray-brown raised rim inner rings visible ring worn decorative elements central relief.