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: + MO, ET, SIGISMV, DI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M, G, I:DVCIS:LITVA, 1510. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, dia. 20.0–20.4 mm, weight 1.14 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_371

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (8.8Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Et Sigismv Di 1510 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + M G I Dvcis Litva Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.14 g round worn coin uneven edge primarily light gray areas slightly darker gray coin raised circular border central raised design include figure horseback surrounding decorative elements ring raised motifs central area subtle surface texture variations indicating wear age.