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: + MONE, MV, DI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MA, DVCIS:LITVA, :, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_381

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Rights managed

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23.3Mb (3.3Mb) / 9.5in x 9.5in / 2854 x 2855 (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 + Mone Mv Di 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Ma Dvcis Litva 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic coin shown white background worn raised design edge surface mix silvery gray darker gray tones areas brownish spots small greenish corrosion visible design includes central silhouette animal figure surrounding decorative circular ridges ring raised decorative elements near coin edge slightly irregular scratches dents varied patina shades gray brown green.