Casimir IV Jagiellonian, Half-penny of Cracow - Poraj
A characteristic type of half-grosz of Casimir IV Jagiellon, dated 1479-1492, with the Poraj coat of arms (of Piotr Kurozwęcki - Great Treasurer of the Crown).
Av.: Crowned eagle, with its head turned to the left. In the rim: + MONETA x KAZIMIRI
Rw.: Crown. Under the crown, the coat of arms of Poraj (Rose). In the rim: + REGIS x POLONIE
Variety with a trilobed above the helm of the crown.
Inscribed variety with letter S in REGIS in mirror image.
Condition: 2-/3+
For this type a very nicely preserved piece. Gloss and a lot of mirror. An attractive coin.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 17.6-18.7 mm
Literature: Kopicki 384, Frynas P.18.2
