Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_452

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 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 coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Si 1518 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Lit A Ie Grand Duchy Vilnius round metal object weathered uneven surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular beaded border textured areas low relief decorative elements edge object displays shades gray silver darker gray patina slight brownish tones worn highlights.