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: + MON, A:SI, NDI:1510:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: +, DVCIS:LITVANIE.:., 1510. Material: coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius, 1510). Dimensions: diameter 18.8–20.0 mm; weight 0.80 g. Subjects: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_385

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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 + Mon A Si Ndi 1510 Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Dvcis Litvanie. Material coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Dimensions diameter 18.8–20.0 mm weight 0.80 g Subjects eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats single round coin worn surface irregular edges sits white background mostly gray lighter darker gray variations raised circular border enclosing stylized bird outstretched wings small crown- shape head surrounding raised decorative elements faint ringed embossing central motif.