Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish eagle with crown; rim between pearl borders inscribed ISMVNDVS.P.RE, PO.MD. Reverse: Pursuit (Pogon) turned left; below year 15-36; rim between pearl borders with 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 (Poland), Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin (silver), diameter ~25.0–25.5 mm, weight 2.22 g, R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_247

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish eagle crown rim pearl borders inscribed Ismvndvs.P.Re Po.Md Reverse Pursuit Pogon turned left year 15-36 inscription trefoil divided bottom Column coat arms Ag - A.Litvani 1536 Jagiellon dynasty coats Eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin silver diameter ~25.0–25.5 mm weight 2.22 g R8 rarity round worn coin mostly light gray surface darker gray speckling showing faint raised circular border indistinct outline figure center coin edge slightly irregular small decorative emblem near lower edge curved shapes texture rough aged subtle shadows suggesting shallow relief.