Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NETA:SIGI, DI:15Z. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE, 1524. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland), 1524.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_018

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Neta Sigi Di 15Z Reverse Polish eagle crown I Dvcis Litva Ie 1524 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy single circular metallic object worn textured surface showing carved central design raised decorative border primarily gray areas darker gray subtle brownish reddish discoloration irregular edges small chipped section faint shallow grooves markings radiating center.