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: +, TA:S, GISMVNI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, IE:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.6–20.1 mm; weight 1.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_304

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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 + Ta S Gismvni 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Li Ie 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.6–20.1 mm weight 1.08 g single round metal coin worn textured surface shades gray dull silver showing raised central design figure horseback surrounded recessed circular border decorative raised elements visible irregularities slight edge wear.