Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearly borders inscription: + MON, TA:SIGISMV, I:15Z5. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in rim between pearly borders inscription: +, AG, :DV, I, LITVANIE, 1525. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; weight 1.07 g; diameter ~20.0–20.4 mm. Style: Jagiellon dynasty; motifs: Eagle, Pogon; coats of arms; eagles; Polish coin. Rarity: R6.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_221

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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 + Mon Ta Sigismv I 15Z5 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Ag Dv Litvanie 1525 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin weight 1.07 g diameter ~20.0–20.4 mm Style Jagiellon dynasty motifs coats eagles Polish coin Rarity R6 worn circular metal object raised central area outer rim showing embossed profile head center surrounding decorative rings surface mostly dull gray areas darker gray patina small patches reddish discoloration tiny dark spots scratches spread across face edges irregular slightly uneven relief details smoothed places wear.