Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), R2 (rarity). Silver coin (grosz), 1535, minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: crowned Polish Eagle, rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription beginning with a trefoil: + SIGISMVNDVS*P*REX*PO*M*D*LITVA. Reverse: Pogon turned left, below year 15-35 (1535), rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms: ETA.MAG, ID - VCATVS.LITVA. Diameter approx. 26.2–26.4 mm; weight 2.39 g. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_149

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (12.5Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R2 rarity Silver coin grosz 1535 minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse crowned Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil + Sigismvndvs*P*Rex*Po*M*D*Litva Reverse Pogon turned left year 15-35 inscription divided bottom shield Column coat arms Eta.Mag Id - Vcatvs.Litva Diameter approx 26.2–26.4 mm weight 2.39 g Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle round metallic object worn surface shades gray silver showing raised central design heraldic lion profile within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements faint imprinting edge areas smoother wear slight irregularities rim.