Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: . SIGISMV, DVS.P.RE, LITVA, IE. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left, below the year 15-35; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Columns' coat of arms: . MO, ETA.MAG, ID - VCAT, AN, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 26.0–26.3 mm; weight 2.4 g.
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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: . SIGISMV, DVS.P.RE, LITVA, IE. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left, below the year 15-35; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders, divided at the bottom by a shield with the Columns' coat of arms: . MO, ETA.MAG, ID - VCAT, AN, 1535. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 26.0–26.3 mm; weight 2.4 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Sigismv Dvs.P.Re Litva Ie Reverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left year 15-35 divided bottom shield Columns coat arms Mo Eta.Mag Id - Vcat 1535 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 26.0–26.3 mm weight 2.4 g round worn coin predominantly silver-gray color areas lighter darker gray coin embossed central design lion profile raised mane tail surrounded circular border decorative elements several shield- shapes ornamental motifs border surface scratches dents irregularities giving textured aged appearance.

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