Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, 1527. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, CIS:LIT, ANI, 1527. Category: Polish coins; Jagiellonians dynasty; coats of arms; eagles. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_109

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1527 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Cis Lit Ani Category Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty coats eagles Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy round worn metal coin raised central design featuring stylized bird outstretched wings prominent head surrounded concentric raised ring outer band contains carved markings coin uneven slightly irregular edge surface wear visible scratches shallow depressions visible colors dark gray silver tones areas lighter metallic highlights subtle darker tarnish.