Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: crowned Polish Eagle, rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: SIGI, P.REX.PO.M., ITVA. Reverse: Pogon turned left, below the year 1536, rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: . MONETA., - .DVCA, 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland/Lithuania), diameter 25.0–25.8 mm, weight 2 g. Subjects: eagles, Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms.
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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: crowned Polish Eagle, rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: SIGI, P.REX.PO.M., ITVA. Reverse: Pogon turned left, below the year 1536, rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: . MONETA., - .DVCA, 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland/Lithuania), diameter 25.0–25.8 mm, weight 2 g. Subjects: eagles, Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms.

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Obverse crowned Polish Eagle rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Sigi P.Rex.Po.M Itva Reverse Pogon turned left year 1536 pearl-shaped borders divided bottom Column coat arms Moneta - .Dvca 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 25.0–25.8 mm weight 2 g Subjects eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats worn round coin textured uneven surface showing shades gray dark gray hints brown coin slightly irregular edge raised circular border within border relief depicts mounted figure horse rider rendered gray tones areas lighter wear decorative raised elements pattern small beads part inner edge faint traces reddish discoloration near side appearance aged weathered varied surface pitting abrasion.

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