Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned to the left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Date: 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm, weight 1.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_319

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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 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Date 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.22 g round metal coin worn textured surface shown white background featuring central raised design depict figure horseback within beaded inner border raised outer rim coin ring indented shapes markings edge visible colors muted silver gray darker gray areas recesses slight brownish tones worn edges.