Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1529, Torun, Poland; obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim between pearl borders with inscription 'S. SIREX. .DO, OCI.PRVS' and 'Rw.'; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearl borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV, RR.PRVS.15Z9'; coin; emblems include eagles; style/iconography references: Jagiellonian dynasty, royal bust, male bust, Sigismund I the Old iconography.
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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, rim between pearl borders with inscription 'S. SIREX. .DO, OCI.PRVS' and 'Rw.'; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearl borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV, RR.PRVS.15Z9'; coin; emblems include eagles; style/iconography references: Jagiellonian dynasty, royal bust, male bust, Sigismund I the Old iconography.

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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 S Sirex .Do Oci.Prvs Rw reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv Rr.Prvs.15Z9 coin emblems include eagles style iconography references Jagiellonian dynasty royal bust Old iconography circular metal coin worn surface showing raised profile person wearing crown cloak surrounded raised border decorative elements mostly silvery gray areas darker gray slight greenish patina textured wear scratches across surface.

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