Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + TA:SIGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCI, ITVANI, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pursuer (coat of arms; Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter ~20.2–20.4 mm; weight 1.06 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_475

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (9.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Ta Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvci Itvani Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Eagle coat Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter ~20.2–20.4 mm weight 1.06 g round metallic object weathered surface white background object raised design featuring stylized animal figure within circular border ring raised shapes edge visible wear small nicks slight discoloration Colors visible include silver-gray tones areas lighter gray subtle hints pale greenish-blue patina.