Légende

Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: *SIGISMV, DVS*P, R, X*PO, *D*LITVA, IE*. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned to the left; below the year 15–35; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms: MO, ETA*MAGNI D - VCATVS*LITVA, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland; mint: Vilnius. Coin. Diameter ca. 25.3–25.8 mm. Weight 2.4 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A33_266

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

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

Mots clés

Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl borders inscription *Sigismv Dvs*P R X*Po *D*Litva Ie* Reverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left year 15–35 trefoil divided bottom shield Column coat arms Mo Eta*Magni D - Vcatvs*Litva 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania mint Vilnius Coin Diameter ca 25.3–25.8 mm Weight 2.4 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central emblem resembles stylized bird outstretched wings small crown head surrounded circular raised outer band containing decorative elements metal mainly silver-gray areas darker gray subtle brownish pinkish discoloration surface scratches dents uneven texture indicating wear.