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: + COIN, SMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LIT, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.16 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_009

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Smvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Lit Jagiellon dynasty coats arms coat Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.16 g circular coin worn raised designs patina showing shades gray silver muted brown central area features raised depiction animal- figure within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements worn motifs outer rim surface areas smoothing slight corrosion uneven coloration texture.