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 pearly borders the inscription '+ MO, IGISMVNDI:1511'. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '+ M, :DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1511'. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Silver coin, diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm, weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_032

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mo Igismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + M Dvcis Litvanie Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Silver coin diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm weight 1.18 g circular metallic coin worn raised design showing central figure mounted rider horse low relief surrounded decorative border raised characters edge coin surface varied texture smoother rougher areas recessed detailing visible colors include silver-gray tones muted brownish-red patina parts central area slight darker gray shadows recesses.