Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Dated 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin. Diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm. Weight 1.12 g. Coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_395

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscribed + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1510 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm Weight 1.12 g Coats arms Eagle Jagiellon dynasty circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse rendered low relief visible worn details central scene enclosed raised circular border surrounded ring decorative raised shapes motifs metal variations light darker gray tones subtle brownish patina places edges slightly irregular.