Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_283

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1529 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv Ss.15Z9 Subjects emblems eagles royal bust male busts dynasty Jagiellonians iconography Material coin round metallic object worn raised design primarily silver-gray color areas darker gray slight brownish discoloration showing central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings enclosed beaded circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements shapes rim irregular edges surface scratches dents.