Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty, 1515. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SIGISMV.NDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DV, NIE:. Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon. Materials/function: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_234

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty 1515 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Sigismv.Ndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dv Nie Coats arms Eagle Materials function coin round worn metal coin raised circular border embossed central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surface areas discoloration patina shades brown dark brown greenish-brown gray small darker spots lighter worn highlights rim contains raised decorative marks shapes spaced edge lighting neutral background plain white.