Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1510. Materials: coin. Dimensions: diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm; weight 1.09 g. Subjects/ motifs: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_387

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86.7Mb (9.5Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Vcis Litvanie Dated 1510 Materials coin Dimensions diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm weight 1.09 g Subjects motifs eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Eagle circular metallic object textured surface showing wear raised rim details predominantly silver-gray color subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas center features worn slightly raised design portrait- surrounded recessed circular band outer edge ring raised decorative shapes object rests plain white background.