Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, IGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, S:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.7–20.2 mm, weight 1.26 g. R8 (rarity). Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon. Jagiellonian dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_479

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Igismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvc S Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.7–20.2 mm weight 1.26 g R8 rarity Coats arms Eagle Jagiellonian dynasty worn circular metal coin raised central design showing figure rearing horse surrounded decorative border raised rim surface scratches small dents areas patina visible wear uneven texture faint red mark lower central area coin colors visible include silver-gray metal tones darker gray shading recessed areas muted red mark.