Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty; silver coin. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ET, IGISMVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVA, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Diameter ca. 19.4–20.0 mm; weight 1.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_329

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty silver coin Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Et Igismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown I Dvcis Litva 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter ca 19.4–20.0 mm weight 1.07 g round metallic coin worn surface shades gray silver showing central raised circular design containing stylized figure creature textured engraved details surrounded decorative beaded ring additional decorative markings outer edge coin's rim irregular areas darker lighter silver-gray patina.