Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, SIGISMVN, I:151:9:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_034

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Sigismvn I 151 9 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Mag Dvcis Litva Ie . 1519 Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver areas darker tarnish brownish spots curved raised ring detailing near center small irregular indentations surface handwritten mark red ink color palette includes dark gray brown red.