Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + VANI MVNDI 1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: MVNDI VCIS:LITVANI 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coat of arms motifs (Eagle, Pogon). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter c. 19.3–20.0 mm; weight 1.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_028

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Vani Mvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mvndi Vcis Litvani 1511 Jagiellon dynasty coat arms motifs Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter c 19.3–20.0 mm weight 1.13 g round worn coin raised rim uneven edges showing pale metallic silver-gray surface areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration featuring central raised design depicting heraldic animal profile surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements outer edge.