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. Date: 1512. Materials/format: coin (half-grosz), Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Dimensions: diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_382

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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 + Mone Mv Di 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Ma Dvcis Litva 1512 Date Materials format coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Vilnius Dimensions diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed bird- figure center surrounded decorative raised markings edge primarily gray silver areas darker tarnish small spots greenish-blue corrosion slight irregularities wear.