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, possibly Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.9–20.2 mm. Weight 1.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_368

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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 circular object raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border ring raised ornamental elements outer edge object shades gray off-white subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas slightly lighter highlights raised surfaces surface textured slightly worn appearance smooth indented areas background plain white.