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, GISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: MAGNI:DVCIS, LITVANIE.:., 1511. Materials/attributes: coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; diameter 19.4–19.8 mm; weight 1.19 g. Subjects/ motifs: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_490

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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 Gismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders Magni Dvcis Litvanie. Materials attributes coin Grand Duchy Vilnius diameter 19.4–19.8 mm weight 1.19 g Subjects motifs eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats circular worn object raised central design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border showing surface texture small chips edge object displays pale gray color subtle areas darker gray faint reddish-brown discoloration set white background.