Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:51Z3:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGN:VANIE: . Date: 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_288

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 51Z3 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magn Vanie Date 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border central embossed depiction horse rider profile rendered low relief coin's outer rim features raised decorative border patterns series embossed marks edge faint red discoloration central area horse figure visible colors include silver-gray metal darker gray areas wear small area red.