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:16. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, LITVANIE:, 1516. R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_256

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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 16 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvc Litvanie 1516 R8 rarity Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif stylized bird outspread wings surrounded concentric decorative rings border raised elements metal silver-gray darker gray shadows slight brownish patina places edges irregularities wear.