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: + M, TA:SIGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; dia. 19.8–20.3 mm, weight 1.19 g. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_468

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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 + M Ta Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.8–20.3 mm weight 1.19 g R8 rarity round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border raised decorative elements small motifs object mostly silver-gray areas lighter darker gray shading subtle off-white highlights set plain white background.