Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_028

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Litanie R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing worn raised designs central embossed figure areas darker gray patina small spots reddish discoloration.