Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGIS, DI:1519. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, DVCI, LI, VA, I, 1519. R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms include Eagle (Poland) and Chaser (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Vilnius, Poland. Materials/type: coin (half-grosz).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_044

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigis Di 1519 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Dvci Li Va I R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms include Eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Materials type coin half-grosz round metallic object worn textured surface showing irregular edges raised rim featuring inner circular border central embossed design divided sections curved angular shapes metal shades grey silver dark brownish-green patina lighter highlights raised areas darker recesses background plain white.