Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned male bust in profile facing right; legend in rim between pearl borders: GIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; legend in rim between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.; date 1529. Torun, Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_219

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (12.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse crowned male bust profile facing right legend rim pearl borders Gis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr date 1529 Torun circular metal coin worn textured surface shades gray silver patches brownish tarnish coin raised profile crowned figure center visible facial features hair rendered low relief surrounded beaded inner border raised outer rim outer edge bears series raised decorative elements shapes forming continuous ring figure coin surface irregular discoloration scratches small pits small chips rim.