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

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1529 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.15Z9 Subjects emblems eagles royal bust male busts dynasty Jagiellonians iconography Materials function coin circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings crown surrounded raised circular border outer rim embossed decorative elements coin displays range gray silver tones areas light tarnish faint brownish spots small hint bluish-green discoloration near edge.

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