Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, A:SIGI, DI:5Z0:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MI:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:.:. Date: 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_295

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigi Di 5Z0 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Mi Dvcis Litva Ie . Date 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface centered white background object predominantly gray dark silver lighter silver highlights raised details showing circular raised border central embossed motif resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surface scratches uneven patina areas darker tarnish lighter abrasion outer edge slightly irregular textured.