Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SI, VNDI:1511'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'AGNI:DVCIS:TVANI, 1511'. Coats of arms; Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, diameter 19.5–20.0 mm, weight 1.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_473

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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 Si Vndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Tvani Coats Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.13 g round worn coin raised circular border inner recessed circle showing indistinct central portrait low relief coin surface textured pitted wear faint corrosion band shallow raised characters edge partially worn away colors visible include silver-gray off-white light beige small areas greenish-blue patina.