Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a crown: MVN. .REX.PO.MDLI. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; below the year .1. .3.6.; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: NETA.MA. - DVCA.LITVAN. 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin. Diameter 25.0–26.0 mm. Weight 2.38 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_002

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription crown Mvn .Rex.Po.Mdli Reverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left year .1 .3.6 inscription divided bottom Column coat arms Neta.Ma - Dvca.Litvan 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 25.0–26.0 mm Weight 2.38 g round worn coin mostly gray silver surface showing signs age slight discoloration coin features raised central design mounted figure horseback within circular border decorative elements small raised dots figure rim displays repeating pattern several interrupted markings coin's edge slightly irregular small nicks chips tones gray silver off-white.