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:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.9–20.3 mm, weight 1.22 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_390

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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 Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.9–20.3 mm weight 1.22 g round weathered coin worn relief design primarily silver-gray color subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights surface irregularities raised patterns forming central circular motif surrounded ring embossed shapes coin edge slightly uneven dented.