Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. 1511. Materials and function: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Associations: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon). Diameter c. 20.1–20.6 mm; weight 1.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_453

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86.7Mb (7.8Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Materials function coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Associations eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Eagle Diameter c 20.1–20.6 mm weight 1.13 g circular metallic object worn textured surface raised rim primarily silver-gray color featuring central raised design resembles stylized bird spread wings surrounded inner circular border outer ring containing repeated pattern raised decorative shapes metal areas slight discoloration hints darker gray subtle shadowing embossed elements.