Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw.; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR., RVSS.15Z9; dated 1529, Torun, Poland; coin; iconography includes eagles, royal/male bust, Jagiellonian dynasty emblems.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_243

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.8Mb) / 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 inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr Rvss.15Z9 dated 1529 Torun coin iconography includes eagles royal Jagiellonian dynasty emblems round metal coin white background showing worn raised designs decorative border elements coin surface silvery-gray areas darker gray small patches brownish discoloration faint greenish spots stylized bird eagle motif spread wings occupies central area surrounded circular rim band repeated ornamental shapes raised characters edge uneven wear slight surface pitting texture aged somewhat corroded.