Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, VANIE, 1510. Coats of arms: Eagle (Poland), Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.3–20.0 mm; weight 1.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_347

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Vanie Coats arms Eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.3–20.0 mm weight 1.10 g single round coin sits centered white background showing worn raised details relief coin surface metallic shades silver gray exhibiting lighter highlights darker gray shadows recessed areas circular border surrounds central motif resembles stylized bird outstretched wings bird surrounding areas textured uneven surfaces signs wear outer edge raised decorative elements shapes forming repeating pattern edges slightly irregular side showing small chip appearance matte subtle variations gray tones.