Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: SIGISMVNDI:1519. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: A:NI:DVCIS:LITVAN:I, 1519. R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_007

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription Sigismvndi 1519 Reverse Polish eagle crown A Ni Dvcis Litvan I R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface irregular edge showing areas darker lighter gray central raised design shallow relief depicting figure surrounding decorative border outer rim raised elements repeated shapes circumference colors include shades gray silver dark gray.