Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: SIGISMVN.P.REX.PO.MDLITVA. Reverse: Pogon turned left, under the horse on the right the letter I, below the year 1536; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a rosette, divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: MONETA.MAG - DVCA.LITVA. 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin. Diameter ~26.1–26.6 mm; weight 2.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_283

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription rosette Sigismvn.P.Rex.Po.Mdlitva Reverse Pogon turned left under horse right letter I year 1536 divided bottom Column coat arms Moneta.Mag - Dvca.Litva 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter ~26.1–26.6 mm weight 2.17 g worn circular coin rough textured surface shades silver gray showing signs wear visible crack side raised rim dotted inner border encircles central area faint raised decorative elements markings face central motif mostly smoothed down several shapes edge metal areas slight discoloration patina hints darker gray small spots brown.