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: + MONETARY, SIGISMVNDI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Date: 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.6–20.0 mm, weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_317

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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 + Monetary Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Date 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.15 g round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design figure horseback surrounded ring raised decorative elements worn borders coin displays varying shades silver dull gray darker areas recessed parts slight greenish brownish tarnish places outer edge irregular slightly uneven.