Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1509. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1509. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, features coats of arms (eagle, Pogon); Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_120

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty features coats Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius round worn metallic coin embossed double-headed motif center surrounded circular border raised decorative elements coin surface irregular edges textured wear visible scratches pitting visible colors shades gray dark gray hints brownish-gray lighter gray highlights raised areas.