Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .: SIGISMVN.P.REX., MDLITV. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; under the horse on the right the letter I; below the year .1.5.3.6.; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: . MONETA.MA, - DVCA.LITVA:. 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ca. 25.4–26.0 mm; weight 2.35 g. Emblems: Polish eagle and Pogon. Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_499

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned Polish eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription . Sigismvn.P.Rex Mdlitv Reverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left under horse right letter I year .1.5.3.6 trefoil divided bottom Column coat arms Moneta.Ma - Dvca.Litva 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ca 25.4–26.0 mm weight 2.35 g Emblems Jagiellon dynasty circular metallic object worn light gray silver surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings small crown head surrounded recessed circular border outer rim raised decorative elements metal areas darker gray patina slight pitting edges irregular slightly uneven.