Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGISMVNDI:15ZZ:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, ITVANIE:, 1522. Polish coin of the Jagiellonian period; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_437

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sigismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvci Itvanie 1522 Polish coin Jagiellonian period Grand Duchy Vilnius R8 rarity worn round metallic coin textured surface showing raised circular border indented central area featuring faint stylized profile figure low relief coin displays pattern raised decorative elements varied surface wear scratches dents visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray patina.