Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:, MNAGNI:D, 1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, :DVCIS:LITVA, 1511. Dated 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 20.3–20.6 mm; weight 1.16 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_470

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Mnagni D 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mo Dvcis Litva Dated 1511 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 20.3–20.6 mm weight 1.16 g single round coin raised rim embossed designs predominantly silver-gray color lighter darker silver variations center features stylized double-headed bird motif detailed feathers curved lines surrounding central motif circular band series raised decorative shapes symbols outer ring raised shapes edge coin surface subtle wear small scratches uneven texture background coin plain white.