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: + ETA:SIG I]:1Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M: TVANIE:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 1.19 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_376

License type

Rights managed

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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 + Eta Sig I 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + M Tvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.19 g round metal coin worn textured surface irregular edges showing raised central design resembles stylized bird eagle outstretched wings surrounded circular border additional raised decorative elements coin surface primarily gray silver areas darker tarnish small patches greenish corrosion background coin plain white.