Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: O:SIGISMVN. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG•I:DVCIS:LITVA•1528. Material: coin. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1528.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_135

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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 O Sigismvn Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag•I Dvcis Litva•1528 Material coin Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius 1528 round metal object dark gray surface showing raised circular border embossed decorative patterns central figure horseback raised arm spearlike object surrounded ornate edging ring textured dots object worn areas scratches faint reddish mark across central area visible colors dark gray black muted red.