Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.9–20.1 mm; weight 1.16 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_399

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1510 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.9–20.1 mm weight 1.16 g round worn coin raised rim inner circular border surrounding central relief creature head body suggestive animal relief surface wear small patches darker discoloration coin primarily gray areas dull silver brownish-red spots outer band features raised stylized shapes arranged perimeter surface texture uneven scratches pitting lighting soft shadows emphasizing low-relief details.