Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + NETA: SMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, IE, 1510. Coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_409

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Neta Smvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Ie Coats arms Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed tail surrounded beaded inner border outer ring containing various raised shapes marks object mostly silver-gray areas darker gray small brownish spots patches discoloration edges slightly irregular signs wear.