Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Silver coin (half-grosz), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1512. Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, MVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Diameter: 19.7–20.3 mm. Weight: 1.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_340

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Rights managed

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28.2Mb (3.1Mb) / 10.5in x 10.5in / 3139 x 3139 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Silver coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius 1512 Obverse Pursuer coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi Mvndi 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Diameter 19.7–20.3 mm Weight 1.21 g circular metallic object worn relief design raised rim showing central embossed double-headed bird surrounded decorative border outer ring raised elements metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights areas darker tarnish surface scratches dents irregular edge wear.