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., PO.MDLITV.ANI]. Reverse: Pursuit (Pursuit emblem) turned left, below year 15 - 35, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms: ., TA.MAGNI. -, CATVS.LITVAN, 1535. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagles, Pursuit (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 25.8–26.5 mm; weight 2.3 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_270

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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 Po.Mdlitv.Ani Reverse Pursuit Pursuit emblem turned left year 15 - 35 divided bottom shield Column coat arms Ta.Magni - Catvs.Litvan 1535 Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 25.8–26.5 mm weight 2.3 g round worn coin mostly gray silver surface showing signs darker gray tarnish small areas reddish discoloration coin features raised rim inner border faint raised designs partial profile figure indistinct ornamental shapes small spots darker brownish-red edges.