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'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm; weight 1.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_033

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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 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm weight 1.18 g circular metallic coin raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed head surrounded decorative circular border ring raised ornamental elements edge coin worn uneven surface texture slight indentations showing predominantly silver-gray color areas lighter gray subtle darker gray toning.