Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), R8 (rarity), Polish coin from 1509, minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:, SMVNDI, 09. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MA, VCIS:LITVA, 1509. Coats of arms, eagles. Function: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_087

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1509 minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Chaser coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Smvndi 09 Reverse Polish eagle crown Ma Vcis Litva Coats eagles Function coin worn metallic round object textured surface patina shades gray brown featuring embossed central motif resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border decorative raised elements inner edge irregular edges outer rim.