Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1524, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NETA:SIGI, DI:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE, 1524. Subjects: Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, eagles. Materials/style: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_019

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1524 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Neta Sigi Di 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders I Dvcis Litva Ie Subjects Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms eagles Materials style coin round metallic object weathered surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings inside beaded circular border surrounded outer ring worn decorative marks irregular edge wear object displays shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces small area slightly brownish discoloration near rim.