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: + MONE, A:, MVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, VANIE:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter: 19.8–20.2 mm. Weight: 1.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_349

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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 + Mone A Mvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Vanie 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.8–20.2 mm Weight 1.25 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border embossed decorative elements central raised relief depicting stylized figure surrounding ornamental shapes object displays uneven edges small dents visible highlights shadows emphasize embossed details Colors visible include shades gray dark gray silver hints brownish patina.