Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz (period forgery) imitating Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Period forgery of an original dated 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearls a pseudo-legend. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearls a pseudo-legend. Attributes: eagles, coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland. Coin (counterfeit). Measurements: diameter ~19.1–19.4 mm, weight 0.89 g. R8 (rarity).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_229

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz period forgery imitating Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Period forgery original dated 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearls pseudo-legend Reverse Polish Eagle crown Attributes eagles coats Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin counterfeit Measurements diameter ~19.1–19.4 mm weight 0.89 g R8 rarity round worn coin rough textured surface shades gold dull yellow showing faint raised recessed areas suggest embossed central design circular border edges slightly irregular patches darker brownish greenish discoloration smoother spots subtle shadows indicating shallow relief.