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 beginning with a trefoil: . SIGISMV, DVS*P*REX*PO*M*D*LITVA. Reverse: Pursuit turned left, below year 15–35, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription divided at the bottom by a shield with the coat of arms. Inscriptions/columns: * MO, ETA*MAG, I*D - VCATVS*LITVA, IE, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; dia. 26.0–26.3 mm; weight 2.34 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_495

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish Eagle crown rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Sigismv Dvs*P*Rex*Po*M*D*Litva Reverse Pursuit turned left year 15–35 inscription divided bottom shield coat arms Inscriptions columns * Mo Eta*Mag I*D - Vcatvs*Litva Ie 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 26.0–26.3 mm weight 2.34 g single round coin worn raised design showing stylized bird spread wings head center surrounded raised rim decorative border surface weathered small pits scratches visible colors pale gray off-white subtle darker gray areas recessed lines texture.