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

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 silver coin grosz 1529 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim inscription pearl borders .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.15Z9 Subjects attributes eagles emblems royal male bust Jagiellonian dynasty iconography circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design decorative border coin shades silver gray off-white areas darker gray patina slight brownish discoloration exhibiting textured rim embossed motifs edge within center.

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