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: + MONET:SIG:DI:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm, weight 1.16 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_023

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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 + Monet Sig Di 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Litv 1511 Jagiellon dynasty coats Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.16 g round worn coin raised rim showing central embossed design textured irregular surface areas smoother wear rougher patina coin displays mix muted colors silver light gray pale brown hints darker brown recessed areas edges ring raised elements shapes central motif lighting highlights shallow relief surface imperfections.