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 (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: N IGISMVNDI:15ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVC, ITVANIE:, 1522. Subjects: Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms, eagles. Materials/function: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_394

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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 coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription N Igismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvc Itvanie Subjects Jagiellons dynasty coats eagles Materials function coin round metallic object worn uneven surface showing shades gray silver featuring raised circular border central embossed design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings object slightly irregular edge areas darker lighter gray tones across textured face.