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: + MONE, MVNDI:1511. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:, VCIS:L, NIE:, 1511. Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter: 19.8–20.1 mm. Weight: 1.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_485

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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 + Mone Mvndi 1511 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Vcis L Nie Jagiellonian dynasty coats Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.8–20.1 mm Weight 1.20 g round flat object raised central design depicting figure horseback surface worn reliefs irregular edges textured areas patches discoloration object mostly pale gray areas off-white subtle brownish-red stains raised details cast soft shadows emphasize contours horse rider background plain white.