Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_218

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1515 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Eta Sigismv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Vanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coats arms Polish eagle Jagiellonian dynasty Materials minting coin worn round metallic object raised central design depicting stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border surrounded outer band containing raised decorative shapes object surface scratches dents irregular edges shades dark gray silver muted black white background.