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. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.16 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_024

License type

Rights managed

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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 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.16 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded recessed circular border outer rim raised decorative elements object displays mottled mix gray silver brown tones lighter highlights darker tarnished areas edges irregular slightly rough.