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 crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, LITVANIE:, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.7–20.2 mm; weight 1.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_492

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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 crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.7–20.2 mm weight 1.09 g round worn coin raised circular border central embossed motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings coin surface areas smoothing rough texture several patches darker discoloration spots brownish rust predominantly gray silvery background.