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 pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSRw. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.15Z9. Themes: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonians dynasty, emblems, Eagle (emblem), male/royal bust, Sigismund I the Old — iconography. 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 pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSRw. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.15Z9. Themes: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonians dynasty, emblems, Eagle (emblem), male/royal bust, Sigismund I the Old — iconography. 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 pearly borders inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSRw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.15Z9 Themes eagles Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty emblems emblem male royal bust iconography Materials function coin round metallic coin worn surface showing central embossed heraldic eagle spread wings detailed feathers surrounded beaded circular border outer band raised decorative elements coin exhibits shades gray silver darker tarnished subtle brownish patina crevices irregularities indicating wear.

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