Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned royal bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIG, .I.REX.PO.DO., OCI.PRV Rw. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: GR, SS.COMV, .PRVSS.15Z9. 1529, Torun, Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_236

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (9.6Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned royal bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sig .I.Rex.Po.Do OCI.PRV Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders Gr Ss.Comv .Prvss.15Z9 1529 Torun round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings textured circular border object displays muted silver-gray color slightly darker gray areas recessed parts subtle brownish-gray discoloration near edge areas lighter silver metal polished.