Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON TA:SIGISMVNDI, 1517. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE., 1517. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Polish coin, Jagiellonian period. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_399

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58.0Mb (3.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Ta Sigismvndi 1517 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin Jagiellonian period R8 rarity single round coin worn metallic surface shades grey silver sits white background coin raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative shapes edge irregular slightly uneven areas darker patina lighter highlights raised details.