Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA:SIG, MVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1512. Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms: eagles, Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin: diameter 19.5–20.2 mm, weight 1.11 g. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_358

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sig Mvndi 1Z Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Ma Vcis Litvanie 1512 Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles coat Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.5–20.2 mm weight 1.11 g R8 rarity round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded textured circular border set plain white background object shades gray silver dark gray lighter highlights raised areas darker tones recessed areas.