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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (silver?): diameter 19.6–20.0 mm, weight 1.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_391

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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 + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Ni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin silver diameter 19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.20 g round metal coin worn surface shades gray showing raised central design mounted rider horse within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative marks shapes coin edge slightly irregular metal small areas darker gray patina.