Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty, 1528. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, E, :SIGISMV, DI:15Z8. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, VANIE, 1528. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_123

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty 1528 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo E Sigismv Di 15Z8 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvc Vanie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy worn round metallic object embossed central motif resembling bird spread wings surrounded raised decorative border outer band raised elements metal mottled surface texture areas darker tarnish lighter wear visible colors include shades gray silver muted brownish tones.