Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_008

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoils words Sigismvn.P.Rex.Po.Mdlitv Reverse Pogon Lithuanian knight 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 flat object worn textured surface shades light gray off-white showing raised rim circular inner border within inner area faint embossed image figure winglike shapes indistinct details small shieldlike emblem near lower edge outer rim displays series raised carved shapes decorative marks encircle piece.