Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, IS:LITVANIE:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm; weight 1.10 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_297

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Rights managed

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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 pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Litvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm weight 1.10 g circular metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings within circular border surrounded outer ring raised decorative markings coin primarily dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas edges small areas darker tarnish.