Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, A:SIGISMVA, DI:5Z0:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, IS:LITVA, IE.:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_280

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigismva Di 5Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Litva Ie. 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised rim inner circular border primarily gray silver color darker gray patina recessed areas slight brownish tones faint reddish mark near center coin embossed decorative elements shapes edge within inner circle textured wear scratches visible across surface.