Caption

Lithuanian grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription with trefoils: . SIGISMVNDVS.P.REX.P, D.LIT. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; below year 1535 (inscribed as 1, -35), rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription beginning with a trefoil and divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms: ., TA.MAG. - DVCA.LITVAN. Dated 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ca. 25.6–26.0 mm; weight 2.3 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_009

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (11.6Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse crowned Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoils Sigismvndvs.P.Rex.P D.Lit Reverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left year 1535 inscribed 1 -35 trefoil divided bottom shield Column coat arms Ta.Mag - Dvca.Litvan Dated 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ca 25.6–26.0 mm weight 2.3 g round worn metallic coin central raised design stylized bird outstretched wings crown head coin surface uneven wear patina visible scratches rough texture rim features raised border ring decorative elements edge Visible colors include silver-gray light gray darker gray areas tarnish small patches greenish discoloration appearance matte areas smoother gently polished relief raised design.