Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'ISMVxPxREXxP, MxD, LITV'. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; below the year 1536; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: 'MONETA.MAG - DVCA.LITVA'. Dated 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 25.6–26.3 mm; weight 2.32 g.
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Lithuanian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'ISMVxPxREXxP, MxD, LITV'. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; below the year 1536; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at the bottom by the Column coat of arms: 'MONETA.MAG - DVCA.LITVA'. Dated 1536. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 25.6–26.3 mm; weight 2.32 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Polish crowned eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription ISMVxPxREXxP MxD Litv Reverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left year 1536 inscription divided bottom Column coat arms Moneta.Mag - Dvca.Litva Dated 1536 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 25.6–26.3 mm weight 2.32 g round worn coin textured surface shades light gray off-white showing raised central design double-headed bird motif braided circular border surrounded outer ring repeated raised decorative elements inscription band coin edge slightly irregular scuffed areas darker gray toning small surface marks.

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