Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON, TA:, I:15Z6. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: DVCI, LI, 1526. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_084

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Ta I 15Z6 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders Dvci Li 1526 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised incised patterns primarily shades gray silver darker gray areas subtle brownish tones faint reddish mark near center object uneven edge circular border enclosing central design composed abstract shapes curving lines.