Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:L, NIE.:., 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin (half-grosz), dia. 20.0–20.4 mm, weight 1.21 g. R8 (rarity). Subjects: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms. Maker/date: Sigismund I the Old, 1511.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_458

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis L Nie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz dia 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.21 g R8 rarity Subjects eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats Maker date round metallic object worn silvery-gray surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border raised decorative elements raised designs metal areas darker gray patina slight brownish discoloration uneven edges subtle surface scratches.