Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin, 1529, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription between pearl borders: .SIG, REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.TER, SS.15Z9. Iconography: eagles, emblems, male/royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty; subject: Sigismund I the Old.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin, 1529, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription between pearl borders: .SIG, REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.TER, SS.15Z9. Iconography: eagles, emblems, male/royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty; subject: Sigismund I the Old.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 silver coin 1529 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription pearl borders .Sig Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Ter Ss.15Z9 Iconography eagles emblems male royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty subject circular metallic object worn light gray surface darker gray edges showing raised profile crowned figure center decorative ridged curved details neckline crown surrounded raised beaded inner border outer rim contains several raised shapes ornamental marks metal surface subtle scratches uneven shading colors visible light gray darker gray.

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