Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCIS:LI, VA, 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.8–20.3 mm; weight 1.15 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_272

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Li Va Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.8–20.3 mm weight 1.15 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border embossed patterns irregular scratches indentations includes central design curved featherlike ridges object predominantly silver-gray darker gray areas recesses subtle brownish tones near edges lighter almost whitish highlights raised portions slightly uneven appearance age wear.