Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONET, ISMVNDI:1511. Rev.: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, NIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (half-grosz), diameter 19.5–20.0 mm, weight 1.08 g. Rarity: R8.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_461

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Ismvndi 1511 Rev. Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litv Nie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.08 g Rarity R8 circular worn metallic coin raised circular border inner ring enclosing relief mounted figure riding horse rider holds object head rider depicted stylized simplified form coin surface uneven texture subtle scratches areas slight darkening patina outer area contains repeated raised shapes forming decorative band Visible colors include silver gray faint darker gray tones.