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: MONE, GISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, ITVA, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin. Diameter 19.4–19.8 mm; weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_439

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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 Mone Gismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dv Itva 1511 Jagiellon dynasty coats Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.4–19.8 mm weight 1.18 g round worn metallic object raised central design featuring stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border surrounded decorative raised markings shapes surface textured wear slight discoloration visible shades silver gray faint hints brown reddish patina.