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: + MON, TA:SIG, MVNDI:1511. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.8–20.6 mm; weight 1.22 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_011

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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 + Mon Ta Sig Mvndi 1511 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle + Vcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.8–20.6 mm weight 1.22 g circular object metallic appearance shades silver grey fills center image surface raised recessed areas forming central design resembles animal figure surrounded ring outer ring repeated decorative elements edges slightly irregular worn background plain white.