Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin dated 1533. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Torun, Poland. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Jagiellonian dynasty, male/royal bust, heraldic eagle; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin dated 1533. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Torun, Poland. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Jagiellonian dynasty, male/royal bust, heraldic eagle; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 silver coin dated 1533 Obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Torun Subjects emblems eagles Jagiellonian dynasty male royal bust heraldic eagle iconography round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central eagle- emblem stylized feathers decorative flourishes base surrounded beaded circular border outer ring containing raised lettering coin irregular edges small chips dents areas darker discoloration patina shades gray silver faint brown.

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