Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, DI:1509:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCI, :, ITVANIE, 1509. Coin dated 1509, struck in Vilnius; materials and denomination: half-grosz (Polish–Lithuanian coin), related to Jagiellon dynasty; features coats of arms (eagle, Chaser). R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_078

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi Di 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dvci Itvanie Coin dated struck Vilnius materials denomination half-grosz Polish–Lithuanian coin related Jagiellon dynasty features coats R8 rarity round metallic object worn textured surface shades brown gray muted bronze featuring raised central design mounted figure atop animal within circular border surrounded outer band raised decorative shapes markings object uneven edges subtle discoloration darker lighter areas across surface.