Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned to the left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, DI:15Z6:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, VCIS:LITVA, 1526. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; silver; diameter ~20.0–20.3 mm; weight 0.97 g. Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_228

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi Di 15Z6 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Vcis Litva 1526 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin silver diameter ~20.0–20.3 mm weight 0.97 g Coats R8 rarity round worn coin raised circular border central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surface textured wear shallow relief details coin mainly shades grey areas slightly darker recessed lines lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces background plain white.