Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, MVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, IS:LITVANIE, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.4–19.6 mm, weight 1.24 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_291

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Mvndi 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Mag Litvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.4–19.6 mm weight 1.24 g round metallic coin worn surface central raised design showing mounted figure horse figure rendered low relief visible contours decorative lines coin raised inner circle framing central scene raised outer rim repeating shapes edge metal silvery-gray darker gray brownish tarnish recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions irregularities surface wear consistent age.