Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a crown: MVN. .REX.PO.MDLI. Reverse: Pogon turned left; below the year 1.3.6.; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: NETA.MA. - DVCA.LITVAN. Date: 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 25.0–26.0 mm; weight 2.38 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_001

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription crown Mvn .Rex.Po.Mdli Reverse Pogon turned left year 1.3.6 inscription divided bottom Column coat arms Neta.Ma - Dvca.Litvan Date 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 25.0–26.0 mm weight 2.38 g worn round metallic coin light gray surface showing embossed double-headed bird motif center surrounded raised circular border textured edges small irregular notch side colors visible light gray subtle darker gray shading recessed areas.