Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonians dynasty, 1516. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:16. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, LITVANIE:. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_255

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33.8Mb (3.0Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3437 x 3436 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonians dynasty 1516 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 16 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvc Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven surface white background object primarily gray silver darker gray areas subtle brownish patina showing raised circular borders embossed shapes edge faint reddish mark across central area central region contains indistinct forms textured wear outer rim displays repeating pattern raised decorative elements notches.