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 pearl borders an 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: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonians (dynasty), emblems, Eagle (emblem), male busts, royal bust, Sigismund I the Old — iconography. Materials/function: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_066

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86.7Mb (11.9Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia Gros.Comv.Terr.Prvs.1530 1530 Torun Subjects eagles Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty emblems emblem male busts royal bust iconography Materials function coin round metallic object worn surface raised rim showing faint central portrait low relief topped crown surrounded circular decorative border ring raised characters small floral marks object displays muted silver-gray color areas light brownish discoloration darker gray shading texture slightly rough aged.