Half-groat, 1519, Vilnius mint
Sigismund I the Old (1506 - 1548)
Obverse: Knight 7 (Legs extended inwards).
Lettering: +MOͶETA : SIGISMVͶDI : 1(519 doubled with 19) :
Reverse: Eagle 5 (Large head, slots on the wings).
Lettering: +MAGNI : DVCIS : LIT(V doubled with A)ANIE
Identification
Huletski, D., Bagdonas, G. (2021). Lithuanian Coins 1495-1536. Vilnius: Baltijos kopija
number: H61E2
Rarity: IV (I - Unique to X - more than 100 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Half-groat
Value: 0.5
Currency: Groat
Year: 1519
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 6/16
Diameter (mm): 20
Shape: Round
