Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), R8 (rarity), Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obv.: Chaser (Chaser coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, IGISMVNDI, 1518. Rev.: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, D, S: LITVANIE, 1518. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_459

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obv. Chaser Chaser coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Igismvndi 1518 Rev. Polish Eagle crown + Magni D S Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver areas darker gray small spots brownish discoloration faint reddish mark near center object embossed decorative raised edges patterns forming concentric circular bands irregular shapes across face worn high points shallow recesses creating varied shadows highlights.