Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1Z:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.4–19.7 mm; weight 1.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_292

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer coat arms Lithuania turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Coin Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius diameter 19.4–19.7 mm weight 1.25 g worn circular metal coin raised rim showing central embossed design depict animal figure decorative elements surrounded raised border containing embossed characters coin surface uneven texture scratches areas darker lighter patina Visible colors include metallic gray dark gray brownish-gray hints greenish tarnish.