Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA:SIGISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG,:DVCIS:LIT, ANIE, 1510. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.6–20.3 mm, weight 1.19 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_341

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sigismvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Dvcis Lit Anie 1510 Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.6–20.3 mm weight 1.19 g single round coin worn matte surface shades light gray off-white showing embossed central motif stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed raised circular border surrounded decorative raised shapes coin edge slightly uneven texture aged small dents shallow relief.