Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA, SIGINDI:1519:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_026

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33.9Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigindi 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + I Dvcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Vilnius circular worn metallic object rough textured surface shades gray brown showing indented central area raised rim object uneven edge faint sculpted motifs center traces darker gray small area muted red face.