Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius), dated 1522. Obverse: Chaser (Chazer) 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.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_367

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius dated 1522 Obverse Chaser Chazer turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sig Mvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Agni Litvan E 1522 round metal object weathered textured surface showing central raised motif resembling two-headed bird spread wings surrounded beaded circular border outer rim raised markings object displays shades gray dark gray small areas greenish discoloration.