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: + MO, ETA:SIGISM, DI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, VANIE:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Silver coin; diameter 19.3–20.0 mm; weight 1.11 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_356

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Rights managed

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27.3Mb (3.2Mb) / 10.3in x 10.3in / 3091 x 3092 (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 + Mo Eta Sigism Di 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Vanie 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Silver coin diameter 19.3–20.0 mm weight 1.11 g round worn metallic object rough dark gray surface lighter gray edges showing embossed central design resembling bird spread wings surrounded circular raised border ring raised decorative elements edge metal areas lighter silver highlights small patches brownish discoloration.