Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: . SIGISMVNDVS.P.REX.P. Reverse: Pursuit (Pogon) turned left, below year 15 - 3, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Columns' coat of arms: + MON, TA.MAGNI -, VS.LI, 1535. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms, eagles. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; dia. 26.0–26.3 mm; weight 2.37 g; rarity R8.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_267

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Sigismvndvs.P.Rex.P Reverse Pursuit Pogon turned left year 15 - 3 divided bottom shield Columns coat arms + Mon Ta.Magni - Vs.Li 1535 Jagiellon dynasty coats eagles Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin dia 26.0–26.3 mm weight 2.37 g rarity R8 worn round coin raised rim showing central relief spread wings decorative tail feathers rendered shades gray off-white areas darker gray patina faded purplish-red mark visible right side central design coin edge displays raised lettering elements gray tones surface small scratches spots darker gray discoloration.