Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_239

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86.7Mb (9.9Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia Gros.Omv.Terr.Prvss.15Z9 Dated 1529 Torun Subjects emblems eagles Jagiellonian dynasty royal bust male bust iconography Materials function coin round metallic object worn silvery-gray surface showing embossed profile person wearing crowned headpiece layered clothing surrounded inner beaded border outer raised surface displays varied texture scratches areas smoother wear colors visible silver-gray subtle darker gray shadows slight pale brownish discoloration spots.