Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned to the left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: , MON, IGIS. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: , GNI:, VANI, 1510. Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_430

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription Mon Igis Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Vani 1510 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing patterns raised recessed areas primarily silver-gray color small spots darker gray faint reddish-brown marks object inner circular relief depicting abstract irregular design curved angular shapes surrounded raised rim outer ring containing repeated decorative impressions lighting creates soft highlights subtle shadows emphasize coin's uneven edges surface wear.