Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MONTE SIGISMVND 1516. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI DVCIS:LITV NIE: 1516. Rarity R8. Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; silver coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_259

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27.7Mb (2.8Mb) / 10.4in x 10.4in / 3112 x 3112 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription Monte Sigismvnd 1516 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv Nie 1516 Rarity R8 Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius silver coin round metallic coin worn uneven surface shades gray dark silver showing raised rim inner circular border coin's center irregular shallow relief suggesting indistinct profile decorative shapes faint reddish marks across middle edges display raised blocky elements textured wear small scratches darker tarnished spots.