Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription '+ M, ETA:SIGISMVNDI:1'. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. 1525. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity). Polish coin; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms; eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_025

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Eta Sigismvndi 1 Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1525 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty coats eagles round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised linear curved designs coin mostly dark gray lighter silver highlights raised areas central area features embossed circular border containing animal- figure visible contours extended shape interpreted head limbs rendered metallic tones inner circle several raised decorative elements ring repeating small notches outer rim showing raised shapes following curve color palette dark gray silver subtle variations shading wear.