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: + MO, TA:SIGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_482

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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 + Mo Ta Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.20 g circular worn coin raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings curved tail surrounded recessed band outer raised surface texture rough slightly pitted signs wear minor indentations coin mostly gray off-white subtle darker gray areas faint reddish-brown spots places shape slightly irregular relief design creates soft shadows raised elements.