Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.9–20.2 mm; weight 1.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_367

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1510 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.9–20.2 mm weight 1.25 g round worn metallic coin pale silver-gray color raised circular border embossed central design depicting figure riding animal outer area coin features decorative raised band repeating pattern raised shapes edge coin surface variations texture slight discoloration shades light gray off-white subtle shadows emphasizing relief background coin plain white.