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:SIGISM, DI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, IE.:., 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.4–20.0 mm. Weight 1.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_407

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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 Sigism Di 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.4–20.0 mm Weight 1.24 g round worn coin raised circular central design depicting stylized bird outstretched wings coin surface textured wear small spots darker discoloration places central motif surrounded raised border outer ring low-relief decorative marks coin's color primarily silver-gray areas slightly darker gray small patches brownish tint edges slightly irregular appearance aged weathered.