Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: GROS.COMV.TERR.PRVS.1530. 1530, Torun, Poland. Subjects/details: Polish coin; Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms; eagle (coat of arms); royal bust; male busts; inscriptions; coin material and function.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_313

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86.7Mb (11.0Mb) / 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 pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders Gros.Comv.Terr.Prvs.1530 1530 Torun Subjects details Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagle coat royal bust male busts inscriptions coin material function round metallic coin worn aged surface showing raised profile crowned figure facing center figure wear detailed crown layered clothing armor visible ridges coin raised rim outer band embossed decorative elements shapes central portrait metal patina colors silver gray light brown subtle hints blue-green discoloration places darker brown spots tarnish coin's edges slightly irregular wear consistent age.