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. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANI. Dated 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.3–20.0 mm; weight 1.23 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_493

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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 Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvani Dated 1511 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.3–20.0 mm weight 1.23 g worn round coin raised rim embossed central design depicting figure horseback surface varying shades gray off-white areas light brownish discoloration decorative beaded inner circle surrounds central motif outer band contains raised shapes marks coin edge irregular slightly dented places tones visible light brown.