Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANI. Date: 1509. Materials/style: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius, Poland). Dimensions: diameter ca. 19.0–19.7 mm; weight 1.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_328

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Coin Sigismvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvani Date 1509 Materials style coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Dimensions diameter ca 19.0–19.7 mm weight 1.17 g round worn coin raised rim central embossed design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge coin surface uneven texture small blemishes visible colors shades gray off-white subtle brownish spots.