Caption

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription with trefoils between words: . SIGISMVN.P.REX.PO.MDLITV. Reverse: Pogon turned left, below year 1, -35; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms, trefoils between the words: . MONETA.MAG. -, DVCA.LITVAN, 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 25.8–26.0 mm; weight 2.17 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_007

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (13.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish eagle crown rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoils words Sigismvn.P.Rex.Po.Mdlitv Reverse Pogon turned left year 1 -35 trefoil divided bottom shield Column coat arms Moneta.Mag - Dvca.Litvan 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 25.8–26.0 mm weight 2.17 g round coin raised rim primarily silver-gray color showing central embossed design two-headed bird outstretched wings bird surrounding field slightly worn textured areas lighter darker gray recessed circular band outer raised border repeated ornamental shapes silver-gray tones subtle shadows emphasize relief coin surface uneven wear small scratches edge slightly irregular darker places.