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: + COIN:SIGIS, DI:1510:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Date: 1510. Materials/Type: coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Dimensions: diameter 19.7–20.2 mm; weight 1.13 g. Subjects/themes: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_379

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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 + Coin Sigis Di 1510 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Date Materials Type coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Dimensions diameter 19.7–20.2 mm weight 1.13 g Subjects themes eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats arms round metallic object worn light gray surface showing embossed central figure person horseback surrounded raised circular border ring embossed decorative marks edge metal areas smooth wear slight rough texture subtle darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces.