Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; materials and denomination: half-grosz (coin).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_321

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismva Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie 1520 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius materials denomination half-grosz coin circular metallic object worn surface irregular edge showing engraved raised designs central embossed figure metal silvery-gray darker gray areas wear patina small area red marking near center.