Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, :SIGISM, :13:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: +, DVCIS:L, VANIE, 1513. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania). Date: 1513. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.2–19.8 mm; weight 1.16 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A63_202

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Sigism 13 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Dvcis L Vanie 1513 Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Lithuania Date Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter 19.2–19.8 mm weight 1.16 g single circular coin worn textured surface shades brown gray muted metallic tones showing embossed design bird outstretched wings within raised circular border decorative elements inner rim set plain white background.