Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, TA:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, GNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1510. Coats of arms: Pogon (Lithuania) and Polish Eagle. Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.24 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_343

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (9.6Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Ta Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvcis Litvanie Coats arms Lithuania Polish Eagle Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.24 g circular object worn raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded recessed ring outer raised surface irregularities shallow engravings perimeter object primarily pale gray areas darker gray subtle brownish discoloration small patches greenish tarnish near edge texture metallic aged scratches dents uneven patina.