Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1529; Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: GIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: GROSS.COMV.TERR. 15Z9. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, Eagle (emblem), male/royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old (1467–1548). Materials/function: coin.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1529; Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: GIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: GROSS.COMV.TERR. 15Z9. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, Eagle (emblem), male/royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old (1467–1548). Materials/function: coin.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1529 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription Gis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia Gross.Comv.Terr 15Z9 Subjects emblems eagles Polish coins Jagiellonian dynasty emblem male royal bust iconography 1467–1548 Materials function coin weathered round metal coin raised circular border embossed heraldic bird design center showing worn details textured surface coin displays varying tones silver gray off-white patches dull greenish-brown patina edges scratches nicks areas discoloration visible across face.

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