Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, dated 1513, minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONET,: IGISMVNDI:13. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, IE.:., 1513. Coats of arms; Jagiellonian period.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_454

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin dated 1513 minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Igismvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Ie. 1513 Coats Jagiellonian period single round metallic object worn surface raised decorative patterns sits white background object central embossed motif surrounded patterned border outer ring raised characters symbols textured areas slight irregularities edge visible colors include shades gray silver darker charcoal tones.