Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV,LITVANIE:. Dated 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (silver), diameter c. 19.5–20.0 mm, weight 1.26 g. Subjects: eagles, Jagiellons dynasty, coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_021

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dv Litvanie Dated 1511 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin silver diameter c 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.26 g Subjects eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats arms circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised rim inner circular border within inner area low-relief depiction rider horse flowing lines suggesting movement surrounding band raised decorative elements shapes object primarily silver-gray areas darker gray subtle brownish discoloration.