Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), R3 (rarity). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription SIGISMV.P.REX.PO.MDLITVA. Reverse: Pursuer turned left, below the year 1536; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at the bottom by the Columns' coat of arms: MONETA.MAG - DVCA.LITVA. 1536. Emblems: Eagle, Pursuer (Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin, diameter 25.2–25.5 mm, weight 2.24 g.
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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), R3 (rarity). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription SIGISMV.P.REX.PO.MDLITVA. Reverse: Pursuer turned left, below the year 1536; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at the bottom by the Columns' coat of arms: MONETA.MAG - DVCA.LITVA. 1536. Emblems: Eagle, Pursuer (Lithuania). Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin, diameter 25.2–25.5 mm, weight 2.24 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R3 rarity Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription SIGISMV.P.REX.PO.MDLITVA Reverse Pursuer turned left year 1536 inscription divided bottom Columns coat arms Moneta.Mag - Dvca.Litva 1536 Emblems Eagle Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 25.2–25.5 mm weight 2.24 g worn round coin matte silver-gray surface showing patina slight discoloration places featuring raised central design human figure riding horse surrounded beaded inner border outer raised coin's edges irregular small nicks wear several decorative elements embossed markings perimeter.

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