Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '+ MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1Z:'. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Dated 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (metal); diameter approx. 19.6–19.9 mm; weight 1.22 g. Subjects/motifs: eagles, Jagiellonian dynasty, coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_429

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin metal diameter approx 19.6–19.9 mm weight 1.22 g Subjects motifs eagles Jagiellonian dynasty coats round metallic object worn surface irregular edge showing raised central design stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border decorative elements object mostly silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight brownish discoloration background plain white.