Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Jagiellonians (dynasty). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, A:SIG, DI:1Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, :LI, E:, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland). Diameter 19.3–20.0 mm. Weight 1.02 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_365

License type

Rights managed

Available size

23.1Mb (3.2Mb) / 9.5in x 9.5in / 2839 x 2840 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Jagiellonians dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sig Di 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Li E 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.3–20.0 mm Weight 1.02 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design figure horse within circular border surrounded decorative raised markings outer edge metal mostly dark gray lighter gray highlights surfaces catch light slight brownish discoloration areas.