Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty; silver coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius), dated 1512. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogon) turned left; in the rim between beaded borders an inscription: ONETISMVNDI:12. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between beaded borders an inscription: +:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Diameter approx. 19.5–19.7 mm; weight 1.23 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_288

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius dated 1512 Obverse Pursuer Pogon turned left rim beaded borders inscription Onetismvndi 12 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Dvcis Litvanie Diameter approx 19.5–19.7 mm weight 1.23 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing embossed central motif raised border metal gray areas darker tarnish lighter highlights embossing includes curved linear raised shapes radiating center surrounded ring raised markings edge irregularities slight indentations appearance aged weathered patina dark gray brownish tones small brighter silvery spots.