Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned to the left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ONETA, ISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: MA, IS:LITVAN:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland/Lithuania); diameter ca. 19.0–20.0 mm, weight 1.17 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_286

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Oneta Ismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ma Litvan 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ca 19.0–20.0 mm weight 1.17 g round metallic object worn surface featuring raised double-headed bird design center surrounded circular border additional raised markings edge metal dark gray lighter silver highlights relief worn background white.