Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA:SIG, MVNDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: AGNI, :LITVAN, E, 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_366

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sig Mvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Agni Litvan E 1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin round worn metallic object rough uneven surface showing mix gray silver darker tarnished tones traces reddish-brown discoloration central area object embossed circular border raised decorative elements shapes face curved lines abstract motifs outer edge displays series raised segments patterned indentations appearance age surface wear small spots abrasions various places.