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 'ETA:SIGISMV' and date 1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription '+ M: DVCIS:LITVANIE' and date 1510. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.2–20.0 mm, weight 1.14 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_369

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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 Eta Sigismv date 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.2–20.0 mm weight 1.14 g circular metallic object worn surface showing embossed design animal figure within raised circular border surrounded outer ring contains shaped markings metal silver-gray areas lighter darker gray background object white.