Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. 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. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_293

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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 + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 5191 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie Date 1508–1529 Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface showing embossed symmetrical design center resembles stylized creature wing- shapes curving lines object outer raised decorative elements repeated shapes visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.