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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.8–19.9 mm; weight 1.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_377

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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 + Coin Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.8–19.9 mm weight 1.20 g round metallic coin worn surface raised patterned showing central indented area irregular etched shapes shallow relief coin displays ring decorative markings center outer band raised shapes metal predominantly silver-gray darker gray areas subtle greenish spots places highlights lighter silver surface worn coin edge slightly uneven texture looks aged scratched.