Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription starting with a crown, between the words trefoils: . SIGISMVN.PR, X.PO.MDLIT. Reverse: Pursuit (Pogon) turned left; under the horse on the right the letter A; below the year 1536; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription, divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms, between the words trefoils: MONETA.MA - G. - .DVCA.LIT. Date: 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ca. 25.7–26.2 mm; weight 2.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_497

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl borders inscription starting crown words trefoils Sigismvn.Pr X.Po.Mdlit Reverse Pursuit Pogon turned left under horse right letter A year 1536 inscription divided bottom Column coat arms Moneta.Ma - G - .Dvca.Lit Date 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ca 25.7–26.2 mm weight 2.45 g worn round coin central raised design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner border ring raised decorative markings outer edge coin surface mostly matte areas slight discoloration surface texture variations showing shades silver gray off-white small darker gray spots rim slightly irregular small chip edge.