Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ISMVNDVS.P.RE, PO.MD. Reverse: Pursuit (Pahonia) turned left, below year 15-36; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: ., AG -, A.LITVANI, 1536. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle and Pursuit. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 25.0–25.5 mm; weight 2.22 g; R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_246

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish Eagle crown rim pearl borders inscription Ismvndvs.P.Re Po.Md Reverse Pursuit Pahonia turned left year 15-36 trefoil divided bottom Column coat arms Ag - A.Litvani 1536 Jagiellon dynasty coats Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 25.0–25.5 mm weight 2.22 g R8 rarity round worn coin textured uneven surface showing scratches small pits coin shades pale gray off-white darker gray light brown spots central area faint raised design resembling symmetrical shape feather- projections surrounded slightly circular border outer displays repeating pattern irregular edge wear small chip perimeter matte antiqued appearance gray light brown.