Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIG, I:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NI:DVCIS:LITV, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.5–19.7 mm; weight 1.23 g. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms); Jagiellons (dynasty).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_440

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sig I 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ni Dvcis Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.5–19.7 mm weight 1.23 g Coats arms Eagle coat Jagiellons dynasty round worn coin raised central scene depicting mounted figure horse surrounded circular border outer ring raised decorative shapes coin's surface uneven texture areas wear visible raised edges relief colors visible shades gray silver off-white.