Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) 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: + M, I:DVCI, :LITVA, 1510. Materials/type: coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius). Dimensions: diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.22 g. Subjects/ motifs: eagles, Pogon, coats of arms; Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_376

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M I Dvci Litva Materials type coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Dimensions diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.22 g Subjects motifs eagles coats arms Jagiellon dynasty round worn coin raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings flanked circular ornamental borders surface textured aged irregular edges visible colors shades gray off-white subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised sections.