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: + 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.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_035

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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 + Mone Sigismvn I 151 9 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Mag Dvcis Litva Ie . 1519 Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central circular area surrounded outer band featuring raised design elements motifs coin displays irregular edges subtle dents areas smooth wear rougher pitted patches visible colors various shades gray silver darker gray brownish tarnish spots raised inner circle faint curved ridge patterns small ornamental shapes outer band contains repeated raised follow coin's circumference coin rests plain white background.