Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA:SIGISMV, :1510:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, :DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1510. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, diameter 19.2–20.0 mm, weight 1.14 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_370

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sigismv 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Dvcis Litvanie Coats arms Eagle coat Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.2–20.0 mm weight 1.14 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling double-headed bird surrounding decorative ridges textured rim faint engraved shapes edge colors visible include silver light gray small areas darker gray.