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:SIGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin. Diameter 19.8–20.5 mm. Weight 1.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_487

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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 Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1511 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.8–20.5 mm Weight 1.18 g circular metal object worn textured surface showing shades gray pale silver areas slightly darker subtle brownish discoloration raised central design depicts mounted figure horseback within beaded inner border raised outer rim contains repeated decorative pattern horse rendered low relief visible contours limbs headgear tack object's edges irregular slightly uneven.