Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Materials/style: coin; inscriptions present. Obverse: Chaser (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON:SIGISMVNDI:151. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1518. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_453

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Materials style coin inscriptions present Obverse Chaser Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Sigismvndi 151 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1518 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface irregular rim showing raised edging embossed decorative shapes outer edge center area smoother faint incised marks scratches hint circular inner border visible colors shades gray silver muted dark gray.