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: + MO, TA:SIGISMV, D, Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: I:DV, S:LITVA, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; silver; diameter ~19.4–19.6 mm; weight 1.28 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_310

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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 + Mo Ta Sigismv D Z Reverse Polish eagle crown I Dv S Litva 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin silver diameter ~19.4–19.6 mm weight 1.28 g round metallic object worn surface shades gray center engraved scene showing mounted figure horse within circular border horse rider depicted low-relief lines surrounding central circle outer band series carved marks decorative motifs metal areas slight discoloration patina darker gray tones lighter silver highlights edges irregular slightly uneven.