Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1520, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. 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. Subjects: Jagiellonians dynasty; coats of arms, eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_281

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigismva Di 5Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Litva Ie. Subjects Jagiellonians dynasty coats eagles round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird eagle surrounded circular border ring raised edge details object mostly gray silver areas darker gray slight brownish greenish discoloration background white.