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 rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, TA:S, GISMVNI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in 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.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_305

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29.0Mb (2.7Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3181 x 3182 (300dpi)

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 eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Li Ie 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.6–20.1 mm weight 1.08 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements metal aged mix brown dark gray subtle greenish patina tones lighter highlights higher relief areas.