Alexander Jagiellon, Vilnius Half-Groschen – Gothic/Renaissance – 5th issue – rare
Alexander Jagiellon, Vilnius Half-Groschen – Gothic/Renaissance. Fifth issue dated 1501–1502.
The inscriptions on the obverse are in the Gothic style, and those on the reverse in the Romanesque style.
A variant of the Pogoń with a triple tail—rare in this issue.
A rare combination of the Pogoń die (Huletski Type 2-A, triple tail) and the Eagle die (Huletski Type 4-A).
Condition: 2-/3+
Minor flaws in the disc and strike, but very nicely preserved for this type of coin. A rare combination of a Gothic-style obverse and a Romanesque-style reverse. A rare “Pogoń” type in this issue and a rare combination of dies. An attractive piece.
We recommend
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 20.0–20.2 mm
References: Kopicki 3124 (R5), Huletski/Bagdonas as H14.A (V)
