Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:, MVND, 15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCI, L, VANIE, 1526. Materials: coin (metal). Origin: Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_072

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Mvnd 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvci L Vanie 1526 Materials coin metal Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object weathered textured surface showing raised central design raised rim primarily gray silver color darker gray areas worn lighter silver highlights raised portions central design depicts stylized animal figure profile within circular border raised decorative shapes markings rim.