Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGISMV, DI:5191. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:. Date: 1508–1529. Materials/Type: coin (half-grosz). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Subjects/attributes: Jagiellonian dynasty, coats of arms, eagles. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_292

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 5191 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie Date 1508–1529 Materials Type coin half-grosz Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Subjects attributes Jagiellonian dynasty coats eagles R8 rarity round metallic object worn surface showing raised rim inner circular border mostly silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas small patches brownish discoloration within central area faint irregular relief depicting abstract shapes contours thin red marks across center object textured scratches dents sits plain white background.