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: + M, A:S, GISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DV, ITVANIE, 1510. Coats of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.4–19.8 mm, weight 1.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_424

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Rights managed

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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 + M A S Gismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dv Itvanie Coats arms Eagle Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.4–19.8 mm weight 1.17 g round worn coin raised rim central circular design showing animal- figure low relief surface textured uneven areas wear pitting coin displays patina pale gray off-white subtle brownish beige discoloration places central motif band containing raised irregular shapes forming repeated pattern edges coin slightly irregular shallow dents smoothing appearance matte aged muted tones gray beige brown off-white.