Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) 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 ca. 19.5–19.7 mm. Weight 1.23 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_441

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sig I 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ni Dvcis Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter ca 19.5–19.7 mm Weight 1.23 g round worn silver-colored coin raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements coin variations tone areas light gray darker gray faint brownish discoloration surface textured slightly uneven.