Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: . SIGISMV, DVS*P*REX*PO*M*D*LITVA. Reverse: Pursuit (Pogonia) turned left, below year 15-35, in rim between pearl borders an inscription divided at the bottom by a shield with the Columns coat of arms: * MO, ETA*MAG, I*D - VCATVS*LITVA, IE, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland), dia. 26.0–26.3 mm, weight 2.34 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_496

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Sigismv Dvs*P*Rex*Po*M*D*Litva Reverse Pursuit Pogonia turned left year 15-35 inscription divided bottom shield Columns coat arms * Mo Eta*Mag I*D - Vcatvs*Litva Ie 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 26.0–26.3 mm weight 2.34 g circular metallic coin worn slightly irregular edge pale silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas featuring central relief figure horseback surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative elements shapes outer rim coin wear marks scratches subtle variations tone areas lighter darker silver-gray.