Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA:, DI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:L,:, 1512. Jagiellonian-era coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Features coats of arms (eagles; Chaser), diameter ~19.3–19.8 mm, weight 1.19 g, rarity R8.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_341

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Di 1Z Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis L 1512 Jagiellonian-era coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Features coats arms eagles diameter ~19.3–19.8 mm weight 1.19 g rarity R8 round metallic object worn dark gray surface lighter silver highlights showing raised incised details featuring central depiction mounted figure helmet long spear lance surrounded concentric border ring decorative elements outer edge metal textured wear small nicks irregular edges tonal variations silver white background.