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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI:DVCI, IE.:, 1514. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity). Polish coin; Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms: eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_315

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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 + Coin Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvci Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats eagles round worn coin dark gray black patina lighter gray highlights showing raised edges worn details central design features stylized bird outstretched wings visible beak tail within circular border coin's rim irregularities chipped section side.