Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz (period forgery) after Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Period forgery of an original dated 1508–1529. Medium: counterfeit coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearls a pseudo-legend. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearls a pseudo-legend. Motifs: eagles, coats of arms (Pogon, Eagle), Jagiellon dynasty. Measurements: diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm; weight 1.04 g. Rarity: R6.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_225

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (10.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz period forgery Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Period forgery original dated 1508–1529 Medium counterfeit coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearls pseudo-legend Reverse Polish crowned eagle Motifs eagles coats arms Eagle Jagiellon dynasty Measurements diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm weight 1.04 g Rarity R6 worn round metal coin rough textured surface showing raised central design figure animal inside beaded circular border surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements coin shades gray silver areas darker gray patina lighter highlights background white.