Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA, MVNDI:1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, ITVANIE., 1518. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_427

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Mvndi 1518 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni D Itvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird creature spread wings surrounded circular raised border ring stamped decorative markings edge object primarily gray silver areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights background white.