Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1515; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + ETA:SIGISMV, DI:1515:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:, VANIE:, 1515. Subjects/themes: Jagiellonian dynasty, eagles, coats of arms. Materials/function: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_217

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1515 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Eta Sigismv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Vanie Subjects themes Jagiellonian dynasty eagles coats arms Materials function coin round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised indented details central motif resembles animal figure profile surrounded decorative circular border ring repeated carved shapes metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights areas patina irregular edges small surface scratches.