Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1522, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + NETA: IGISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: MAGNI DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:., 1522. Subjects/styles: Jagiellonians dynasty, coats of arms, eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_387

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Neta Igismvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders Magni Dvcis Litva Ie. Subjects styles Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms eagles round worn metallic object textured surface shades gray dark gray showing embossed circular border central raised design resembles animal figure shield shapes outer area contains ring raised decorative marks following coin’s edge metal patina slight discoloration lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas object photographed plain white background.