Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS Rw. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z. Date: 1532. Place: Torun, Poland. Material: coin. Diameter: 23.2–23.4 mm. Weight: 2.04 g. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty emblems, royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old; male busts.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_479

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z Date 1532 Place Torun Material coin Diameter 23.2–23.4 mm Weight 2.04 g Subjects emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty emblems royal bust iconography male busts circular metallic object raised detailed design showing stylized bird outstretched wings ornate tail feathers center surrounded decorative beaded inner border outer band carved characters surface mostly silver-gray darker gray recessed lines shadows lighter silver highlights raised areas slight wear small scratches visible metal.