Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:S, VNDI 1517. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV E 1517. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_395

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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 S Vndi 1517 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv E 1517 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal object worn dark gray silver surface featuring raised circular border inner circular band inside inner band low-relief depiction mounted figure horse stylized lines shapes suggesting armor regalia outer band contains sequence raised decorative marks perimeter metal textured wear slight discoloration lighter silver highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas.