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: + MONE, ISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, S, ITVANIE, 1509. R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle and Chaser (Lithuania). Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1509.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_076

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Ismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni D S Itvanie R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms Eagle Lithuania Vilnius Grand Duchy round worn metallic coin weathered surface showing raised circular border inner raised ring inside inner area faintly embossed figure mounted rider horse worn details outer contains decorative elements shapes edge coin displays mottled patina shades gray brown dull silver darker spots lighter highlights irregular slightly uneven.