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: A S ISMVNDI 1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + G DVCIS:LITVANIE: 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 20.2–20.4 mm; weight 1.08 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_367

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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 S Ismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + G Dvcis Litvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 20.2–20.4 mm weight 1.08 g round metallic object weathered textured surface shades gray silver showing raised recessed worn patterns center contains stylized embossed design resembling radial motif feathered petal- elements surrounded circular border outer ring irregular raised marks edges slightly uneven chipped appearance patina surface abrasion darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights.