Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_127

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1509 Obverse Pursuer Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Ta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni.Dvcis.Litvanie Associated Grand Duchy Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer round worn coin grey-brown patina showing raised circular border inner raised circle inside inner circle low-relief depiction rider horse rider wearing helmet headpiece holding object horse shown profile curved tail coin surface textured wear scratches darker lighter areas grey brown raised designs slightly lighter recessed areas outer ring contains raised stylized shapes marks arranged rim.