Légende

Forgery of the crown thaler of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548) by Majnert. Obverse: Bust of Sigismund I in a coif, crown and armor, turned right, surrounded by a laurel wreath and five shields with the coats of arms of Poland, Austria, Prussia, Ruthenia and Lithuania; inscription in the rim: SIGISM.-.P.REX.PO-LONIE M-.D.LITHV-&:1533. Reverse: Bust of Sigismund Augustus in a coif, crown and armor, surrounded by a laurel wreath and five coats of arms: Poland, Sforza, Ruthenia, Prussia and Lithuania; inscription around the rim: SIG:AVG:-:SECVND:- FILIVS:-REX.PO-LON.& C. Date: 1533. Medium: coin. Diameter: 42.3 mm. Weight: 26.70 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A33_261

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

86.7Mo (14.3Mo) / 46.6cm x 46.6cm / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Forgery crown thaler Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Majnert Obverse Bust coif crown armor turned right surrounded laurel wreath five shields coats arms Austria Prussia Ruthenia Lithuania inscription rim Sigism.-.P.Rex.Po-Lonie M-.D.Lithv-& 1533 Reverse Sigismund Augustus five coats Sforza Sig Avg - Secvnd - Filivs -Rex.Po-Lon.& C Date Medium coin Diameter 42.3 mm Weight 26.70 g round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing profile portrait crowned figure facing right center raised decorative border several small shield- emblems ornamental motifs areas darker tarnish spotting distinct darker curved mark near portrait's cheek slightly irregular central field texture includes fine scratches pitting Colors visible silver-gray dark gray brownish discoloration.