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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obv.: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: . SIGI, MVNDVS.P, REX.PO.MDLITVAN Rev.: Pursuit turned left, below 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: . MONETA.MAGNI. - .DVCATVS.LITVAN, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; dia. 25.5–25.9 mm; weight 2.22 g. Subjects/ motifs: eagles; Polish coins; Jagiellons (dynasty); coats of arms; Eagle (coat of arms); Pursuit (coat of arms).

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Obv. Polish Eagle crown rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Sigi Mvndvs.P REX.PO.MDLITVAN Rev. Pursuit turned left year 15 - 35 divided bottom shield Column coat arms Moneta.Magni - .Dvcatvs.Litvan 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 25.5–25.9 mm weight 2.22 g Subjects motifs eagles Polish coins Jagiellons dynasty coats Eagle coat round worn coin rendered shades gray off-white fills frame showing raised circular border central embossed image stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feather patterns surface uneven texture small nicks visible crack near edge inner relief exhibiting subtle shadows highlights.