Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, 1517, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Coats of arms and eagles depicted. Coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_373

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1517 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Chaser coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Coats eagles depicted Coin round metallic object worn silver-gray surface darker patina showing raised edges inner circular border decorative beaded pattern inside inner border raised relief mounted figure horseback holding something horse rider rendered low-relief surrounded ring raised decorative marks outer features repeating series raised shapes decorative elements colors visible silver-gray dark gray small areas reddish-brown discoloration.