Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MONETA:SIGISM, I:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS, VANIE:, 1514. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 20.0–20.3 mm; weight 1.24 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_433

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left inscription rim pearly borders + Moneta Sigism I 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Vanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 20.0–20.3 mm weight 1.24 g worn round metallic object silvery-gray surface areas darker gray small reddish-brown spots featuring raised circular border central raised design resembles stylized bird curved lines suggesting wings surrounded decorative elements ring repeating ornamental shapes object surface scratches dents uneven edges muted tones silver gray touches rust-colored brown.