Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE.:. Date: 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.1–19.8 mm. Weight 1.13 g. Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon. R8 (rarity). Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_352

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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 pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie. Date Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.1–19.8 mm Weight 1.13 g Coats arms Eagle R8 rarity Jagiellon dynasty circular metal object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border outer ring decorative raised shapes metal displays shades gray areas darker gray pale brown subtle greenish patina edges slightly irregular aged.