Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1528; Torun, Poland. Obv.: Crowned male royal bust in profile turned to the right, rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO., OCI.PRVSS Rw.' Rev.: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.15Z8.' Subjects/emblems: eagles, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, male/royal bust; materials/style: coin; iconography: Sigismund I the Old.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_198

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.3Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1528 Torun Obv. Crowned male royal bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do OCI.PRVSS Rw Rev. Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.15Z8 Subjects emblems eagles Jagiellonian dynasty male royal bust materials style coin iconography round metallic object worn silver-gray surface featuring raised central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded decorative circular border ring carved elements outer edge metal areas lighter darker gray subtle tarnish small surface scratches slightly irregular small notch.