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: SIGISMV.NDI:1519. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: A, NI:DVCIS:LITVAN.I, 1519. R8 (rarity). Polish coin; Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_008

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription Sigismv.Ndi 1519 Reverse Polish eagle crown A Ni Dvcis Litvan.I R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats Grand Duchy Vilnius roughly circular metallic object worn textured surface white background object raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched elements curved lines surrounded decorative border ring incised shapes outer edge visible colors include shades dark gray silver lighter gray highlights.