Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer 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, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.6–19.9 mm, weight 1.17 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_348

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription Ta Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Vcis Litvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.6–19.9 mm weight 1.17 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border outer area bearing ring raised markings object displays range gray silver tones darker gray patina recessed areas subtle brownish tarnish spots shape slightly irregular surface scratches uneven texture background white.