Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty, dated 1521, Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + TA:SIGISMVNDI:Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGN: :DVCIS::LITVANIE. Coats of arms: Pogon, Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_382

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty dated 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Ta Sigismvndi Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magn Dvcis Litvanie Coats arms Eagle worn round metal object tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised decorative ridges embossed shapes central raised outline resembling animal figure circular border small area reddish-purple discoloration center metal darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges background plain white.