Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle, rim between pearl borders with inscription SIGISMV, DVS*P*REX*PO*M*D LITVA, IE. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left, below year 15-35, rim between pearl borders with inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms: MO, ET, MAG, ID - VCATVS.LITVA, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland; coin (grosz). Diameter ~26.4–26.5 mm; weight 2.5 g. R8 (rarity). Polish; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms; eagles., A round metallic object with a worn, uneven surface showing a few areas of discoloration and patina in shades of grey, silver, and muted brown, with traces of faint red markings on the central area; the edge is slightly raised and irregular with a small chip, and there are incised decorative elements and relief shapes including curved lines and embossed motifs that form a circular border and interior figures.
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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle, rim between pearl borders with inscription SIGISMV, DVS*P*REX*PO*M*D LITVA, IE. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left, below year 15-35, rim between pearl borders with inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column coat of arms: MO, ET, MAG, ID - VCATVS.LITVA, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland; coin (grosz). Diameter ~26.4–26.5 mm; weight 2.5 g. R8 (rarity). Polish; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms; eagles., A round metallic object with a worn, uneven surface showing a few areas of discoloration and patina in shades of grey, silver, and muted brown, with traces of faint red markings on the central area; the edge is slightly raised and irregular with a small chip, and there are incised decorative elements and relief shapes including curved lines and embossed motifs that form a circular border and interior figures.

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl borders inscription SIGISMV Dvs*P*Rex*Po*M*D Litva Ie Reverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left year 15-35 inscription trefoil divided bottom shield Column coat Mo Et Mag Id - Vcatvs.Litva 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania coin grosz Diameter ~26.4–26.5 mm weight 2.5 g R8 rarity Jagiellon dynasty coats eagles round metallic object worn uneven surface showing areas discoloration patina shades grey silver muted brown traces faint red markings central area edge slightly raised irregular small chip incised decorative elements relief shapes curved lines embossed motifs form circular border interior figures.

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