Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, :SI, 1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, IS:LIT, A, IE, 1518. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_451

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Si 1518 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Lit A Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised circular border central embossed figure object displays irregular edges scratches visible tooling marks shallow relief patterns center colors visible include shades gray silver darker gray tones creating subtle contrast across surface.