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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: . SIGI, MVNDVS.P, REX.PO.MDLITVAN. Reverse: Pursuit (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. Coin, diameter ca. 25.5–25.9 mm, weight 2.22 g. Subjects/marks: 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 Obverse Polish Eagle crown rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Sigi Mvndvs.P Rex.Po.Mdlitvan Reverse Pursuit turned left year 15-35 divided bottom shield Column coat arms Moneta.Magni - .Dvcatvs.Litvan 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ca 25.5–25.9 mm weight 2.22 g Subjects marks eagles Polish coins Jagiellons dynasty coats Eagle coat round worn coin mostly light gray surface areas darker gray patina featuring faint raised circular border outer ring embossed shapes edge central area worn relief indistinct forms splotch reddish markings drawn surface small cracks chips subtle scratches surface abrasions across face.