Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: NIGISMVNDI:15ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVC, ITVANIE:; date 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_393

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Chaser Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearly borders inscription Nigismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvc Itvanie date 1522 Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing engraved designs raised edges primarily gray silver color darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights featuring central circular motif surrounded decorative border outer band engraved shapes set white background.