Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISM, 1514. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, :LITVANIE, 1514. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.9–20.1 mm; weight 1.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_430

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigism 1514 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty coats arms Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.9–20.1 mm weight 1.12 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design animal figure surrounded decorative beading outer ring raised shapes markings edges slightly irregular metal variations tone light silver darker gray areas subtle texture wear.