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: TA:SIGISMVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG·VCIS·LITVANIE. Date: 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin (Poland/Lithuania). Diameter: 19.6–19.9 mm. Weight: 1.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_347

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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 Ta Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag·Vcis·Litvanie Date 1512 Grand Duchy Coin Diameter 19.6–19.9 mm Weight 1.17 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horseback surrounded decorative circular border ring raised elements near edge object displays patina shades gray silver darker gray tones areas slight brownish discoloration.