Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, dated 1519. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + TA:SIGISM, I:1519. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + AG, I:DVC, VA, IE, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_494

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty dated 1519 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Ta Sigism I 1519 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Ag Dvc Va Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin weathered surface shades gray silver showing raised circular border inner recessed area worn relief details coin displays textured slightly rough finish lighter darker gray variations scuffs scratches across face series raised decorative elements shapes following circular edge central area contains worn raised figure emblem blends surrounding surface.