Caption

Half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548), 1518. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, ISMV, 1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; weight 1.19 g; diameter approx. 19.7–20.2 mm. R6 (rarity); Potocki-Pilawa and Potocki, Andrzej mentioned.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_211

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Keywords

Half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1518 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Ismv Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin weight 1.19 g diameter approx 19.7–20.2 mm R6 rarity Potocki-Pilawa Potocki Andrzej mentioned round worn coin raised central design stylized double-headed bird eagle surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements shapes coin surface textured aged appearance irregular edges small nicks visible colors shades gray silver subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas.