Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, between the words of the trefoils: . SIGISMVNDVS.P.REX, PO.MD. Reverse: Pursuit (mounted horseman) turned left; under the horse on the right the letter S, below the year .1, - .3., ., in rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column's coat of arms, between the words of the trefoils: . MONETA.MAGNI, -, ATVS.LI, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Polish–Lithuanian coin. Diameter 26.1–26.6 mm. Weight 2.25 g., A round, worn metallic object with a weathered surface showing shades of gray, off-white, and hints of brown and greenish tarnish; a faded area of red pigment is visible near the center; the edge shows an embossed band and raised decorative ridges around the perimeter; surface irregularities include scratches, small pits, and ...
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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, between the words of the trefoils: . SIGISMVNDVS.P.REX, PO.MD. Reverse: Pursuit (mounted horseman) turned left; under the horse on the right the letter S, below the year .1, - .3., ., in rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Column's coat of arms, between the words of the trefoils: . MONETA.MAGNI, -, ATVS.LI, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Polish–Lithuanian coin. Diameter 26.1–26.6 mm. Weight 2.25 g., A round, worn metallic object with a weathered surface showing shades of gray, off-white, and hints of brown and greenish tarnish; a faded area of red pigment is visible near the center; the edge shows an embossed band and raised decorative ridges around the perimeter; surface irregularities include scratches, small pits, and areas of discoloration; overall the object appears flat and circular with a slightly uneven rim and subtle tonal variations across its face.

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Obverse Polish crowned Eagle rim pearl borders inscription trefoil words trefoils Sigismvndvs.P.Rex Po.Md Reverse Pursuit mounted horseman turned left under horse right letter S year .1 - .3 divided bottom shield Column's coat arms Moneta.Magni - Atvs.Li 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian coin Diameter 26.1–26.6 mm Weight 2.25 g round worn metallic object weathered surface showing shades gray off-white hints brown greenish tarnish faded area red pigment visible near center edge embossed band raised decorative ridges perimeter surface irregularities include scratches small pits areas discoloration object flat circular slightly uneven rim subtle tonal variations across face.

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