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: + MON, DI:1Z:, NDI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: LITVA, CIS:LITVA, VCIS:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 20.1–20.9 mm; weight 1.23 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_362

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Rights managed

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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 + Mon Di 1Z Ndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Litva Cis Vcis 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 20.1–20.9 mm weight 1.23 g round metallic object worn surface displaying raised central motif stylized animal symmetrical limbs tail surrounded concentric raised ridges ring decorative markings metal varying shades dark gray silvery highlights lighter areas relief catches light edge slightly irregular dented.