Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Date: 1512. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Material: coin. Diameter: 19.5–20.1 mm. Weight: 1.14 g. Style/era: Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms (eagles, Pogon). Rarity: R8.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_298

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Date 1512 Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Material coin Diameter 19.5–20.1 mm Weight 1.14 g Style era Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles Rarity R8 circular metal object worn textured surface shades gray dark gray hints greenish patina featuring embossed central motif animal raised tail smaller figure nearby surrounded recessed circular border outer ring raised decorative elements edge slightly irregular look aged tarnished.