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: + MO, :SIGIS, DI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, ITVANIE, 1510. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin. Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.08 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_363

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Sigis Di 1510 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvc Itvanie Jagiellon dynasty coats arms coat Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.08 g worn round coin aged metallic surface shades gray silver showing raised circular border central indistinct embossed scene include mounted figure shapes coin uneven texture patina darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silvery highlights raised edges ring worn raised elements central scene.