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 an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw.; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z; dated 1532; silver coin struck in Torun, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_091

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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.PRVSS Rw reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z dated 1532 silver coin struck Torun round metallic coin textured silver-gray surface showing raised central relief stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded inner beaded border outer raised rim contains repeating sequence raised decorative shapes characters forming ring bird coin displays subtle variations silver-gray tones areas slightly darker patina faint shadowing edges recessed details.