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: + MON, GISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin. Diameter: 19.7–20.1 mm. Weight: 1.23 g. Coats of arms: Pogon (Lithuania) and Eagle (Poland); Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_008

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Gismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Diameter 19.7–20.1 mm Weight 1.23 g Coats arms Eagle Jagiellon dynasty worn round metal coin raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded beaded inner ring outer ring raised decorative elements coin varying surface texture scratches small dents visible colors silvery gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights.