Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin; Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONET, ISMVNDI, 5ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, I:DVC. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_434

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription Onet Ismvndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + I Dvc R8 rarity round metal coin worn textured surface shades gray silver hints brown showing central raised circular area faint relief design figure horseback surrounding decorative elements outer ring bears segmented patterns embossed characters edge small areas darker discoloration reddish marks central design coin edge irregular slightly dented places.