Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) facing left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, DI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: + M, VANIE:, 1511. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty. Materials/function: coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland). Dimensions: diam. 19.6–20.6 mm; weight 1.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_449

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms facing left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Di 1511 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + M Vanie Associated Jagiellon dynasty Materials function coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Dimensions diam 19.6–20.6 mm weight 1.22 g round worn coin raised circular border embossed central scene showing mounted horse rider holding long object rendered shallow relief coin surface mostly light gray areas darker gray patina subtle shadows emphasizing raised design slight irregularities small chips.