Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN, ANDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NI:DVCIS, LI, NIE:.:. Dated 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; struck in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_392

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Andi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ni Dvcis Li Nie . Dated 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius circular metal object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver dark gray object slightly irregular edge raised rim inner circular border within border faint low-relief depiction figure horseback curved lines shapes surface scratches small dents areas subtle discoloration darker lighter gray tones.