Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, A:SIGI, DI:5Z0:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MI:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:.:. Date: 1520. Materials/style: coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellonian period; features coats of arms — Pogon (Lithuania) and Eagle (Poland). R8 (rarity). Polish coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_294

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigi Di 5Z0 Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Mi Dvcis Litva Ie . Date 1520 Materials style coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellonian period features coats arms Eagle R8 rarity Polish coin round slightly irregular coin worn metallic surface shades gray dark silver showing raised circular border inner circular design within inner area faint stylized figure motif gray tones small marks muted red color across center coin's edge face textured wear darker patina places colors muted red brownish-gray areas.