Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser 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, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_027

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigindi 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + I Dvcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn circular metallic object textured surface raised rim shown white background object predominantly dark gray lighter gray highlights surface raised displays embossed central profile shape surrounded inner circular border decorative patterns edge.