Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON, GISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Coats of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin. Diameter: 19.7–20.1 mm. Weight: 1.23 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_007

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Gismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Coats arms Lithuania Grand Duchy Coin Diameter 19.7–20.1 mm Weight 1.23 g circular metallic object worn surface showing low-relief design animal raised head curved tail center surrounded raised rim ring carved shapes markings object shades silver gray off-white areas darker gray patina subtle surface texture shown plain white background.