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: + MTA:, MV, DI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS, LITVA, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (metal), diameter 19.0–20.0 mm, weight 0.96 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_313

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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 + Mta Mv Di 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown Gni Dvcis Litva 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin metal diameter 19.0–20.0 mm weight 0.96 g single round metal coin irregular edges small bent tab top showing worn raised designs embossed central figure helmeted surface textured uneven scratches dents visible colors various shades gray dark brown.