Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearl borders inscribed 'SIGIS.IR, DO.TOCI., SS Rw.' Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders inscribed 'G, OMV.TERR., .15Z9.' Date: 1529. Mint: Torun, Poland. Subject/iconography: eagles, emblems, royal/male bust, Jagiellonian dynasty. Materials: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_234

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl borders inscribed Sigis.Ir Do.Toci SS Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia G Omv.Terr .15Z9 Date 1529 Mint Torun Subject iconography eagles emblems royal male bust Jagiellonian dynasty Materials coin circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings coin displays areas discoloration small patches reddish-brown corrosion emblem edge irregular slight nicks small chip concentric raised borders surround central design decorative motifs inner border visible colors include silver-gray light gray reddish-brown.