Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Silver coin (half-grosz) featuring coats of arms: Obverse — Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGISMV, D, Z. Reverse — Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: I:DV, S:LITVA, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Diameter 19.4–19.6 mm, weight 1.28 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_311

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Silver coin half-grosz featuring coats arms Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigismv D Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dv S Litva 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter 19.4–19.6 mm weight 1.28 g circular metallic coin worn surface shown white background displaying raised central emblem stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feather patterns surrounded beaded inner ring raised outer rim decorative raised shapes coin shades silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights.