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: + M, IGISMVNDI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, ANIE:., dated 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ca. 19.7–19.8 mm; weight 1.15 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_322

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Rights managed

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29.0Mb (2.8Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3184 x 3184 (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 + M Igismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dv Anie dated 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter ca 19.7–19.8 mm weight 1.15 g single round object worn surface predominantly gray muted silver color showing raised central design resembles outline bird spread wings surrounded circular border decorative raised elements object uneven edges textured aged appearance areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.