Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle, inscription on the rim between pearl borders, trefoil-shaped interword symbols: NDVS.P, EX.PO.MDLITV. Reverse: Pursuit (Pogon) turned left, below year 1535, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms, trefoil-shaped interleaving signs: .MO, . , .., DV - CATV, .LITVA. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin (grosz), dia. 24.3–24.8 mm, weight 2.75 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_231

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (8.0Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle inscription rim pearl borders trefoil-shaped interword symbols Ndvs.P Ex.Po.Mdlitv Reverse Pursuit Pogon turned left year 1535 inscription divided bottom shield Column coat arms trefoil-shaped interleaving signs .Mo Dv - Catv .Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin grosz dia 24.3–24.8 mm weight 2.75 g worn round coin mostly gray light gray surface showing areas darker gray patina small brownish spots traces reddish markings side coin's edge irregular small chip faint raised border encircles central portrait relief smoothed indistinct facial hair details several decorative elements shallow scratches surface indentations across face.