Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (Chaser coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIG, NDI:15ZZ. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGN, VCIS:LITVA, .:., 1522. R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms, eagles. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Poland; Vilnius; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_429

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sig Ndi 15Zz Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Magn Vcis Litva . 1522 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats eagles Grand Duchy Vilnius coin round worn coin central raised design resembling stylized bird eagle spread wings surrounded circular border outer ring carved characters coin surface textured scratches wear uneven edges small notch side Visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish undertones.