Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE'; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534'; dated 1534; Torun, Poland; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_059

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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.Prvssie reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 dated 1534 Torun coin round metallic coin raised design shown white background coin surface primarily silver-gray subtle variations tone light wear center stylized bird spread wings detailed tail rendered low relief Surrounding central bird beaded circular border decorative ring featuring repeating raised motifs coin edge outer band raised shapes ornamental elements appearance includes smooth slightly textured areas shadows accentuating engravings Colors visible silver-gray white background.