Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: SIGISMVNDVS.P.REX.PO.MDLITV. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left, below the date 15–35; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders, divided at the bottom by a shield with the coat of arms Columns: MON, TA.MAGNI - D, TVS.LI, 1535. Polish–Lithuanian coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius). Diameter ~25.5–26.2 mm; weight 2.25 g. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_265

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse crowned Polish Eagle rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Sigismvndvs.P.Rex.Po.Mdlitv Reverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left date 15–35 divided bottom shield coat arms Columns Mon Ta.Magni - D Tvs.Li 1535 Polish–Lithuanian coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter ~25.5–26.2 mm weight 2.25 g R8 rarity round worn coin mostly gray silver surface showing raised rim faint decorative border faint profile person horse motif visible center soft shallow engravings small area red coloring near coin uneven surface texture areas darker gray slight discoloration edges.