Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin (grosz), 1534. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Iconography: eagles, royal bust, emblems; style and dynasty: Jagiellonian period. Minted in Torun, Poland.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin (grosz), 1534. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Iconography: eagles, royal bust, emblems; style and dynasty: Jagiellonian period. Minted in Torun, Poland.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 silver coin grosz 1534 Obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Iconography eagles royal bust emblems style dynasty Jagiellonian period Minted Torun circular metallic object textured weathered surface worn raised design showing central portrait profile surrounded concentric bordered rings outer band raised decorative elements object small dark brown spots patches discoloration scattered across face visible colors light gray metal dark brown spots.

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