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: + MO, DI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: + M, VANIE:, 1511. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.6–20.6 mm; weight 1.22 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_450

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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 + Mo Di 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Vanie Coats arms Eagle coat Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.6–20.6 mm weight 1.22 g round worn coin raised circular border embossed double-headed bird design center showing stylized wings tails surface displays uneven texture slight discoloration shades silver gray off-white pale brown faint raised ornamentation bird near coin edge.