Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1528, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned royal bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right, rim inscription SIREX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS between pearl borders. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim inscription G.OSS.COMV.TERR.PRVS.15Z8 between pearl borders. Subjects/emblems: eagles, emblems, royal/male busts; dynasty: Jagiellonians. Materials/function: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_207

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86.7Mb (11.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1528 Torun Obverse Crowned royal bust profile facing right rim inscription SIREX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS pearl borders Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription G.OSS.COMV.TERR.PRVS.15Z8 Subjects emblems eagles royal male busts dynasty Jagiellonians Materials function coin worn round coin raised profile crowned figure center surrounded beaded inner border ring raised decorative elements text outer edge coin surface patches discoloration small spots darker staining rim small chips cracks visible colors pale gray off-white small areas brownish rust.