Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Jagiellonians (dynasty). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SI, V, DI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: MAGNI:DVCIS:LIT, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm. Weight 1.03 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_302

License type

Rights managed

Available size

29.3Mb (2.9Mb) / 10.7in x 10.7in / 3199 x 3199 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Jagiellonians dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Si V Di 1Z Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders Magni Dvcis Lit 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm Weight 1.03 g worn round metal object predominantly gray dark gray surface showing raised circular border embossed central figure person horseback horse depicted stylized low-relief manner visible contours textured wear decorative ring raised markings central scene metal areas lighter gray raised details catch light darker gray recessed tarnished areas patina small surface scratches.