Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_476

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders bears inscription + Ta Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish eagle crown I Dvci Itvani Coats arms Eagle Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter ~20.2–20.4 mm weight 1.06 g circular object worn textured surface shades gray off-white featuring raised central motif stylized bird outstretched wings visible claws surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge object subtle variations tone areas lighter darker gray small surface imperfections.