Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1532; Torun, Poland. Obverse: crowned royal bust of Sigismund I in profile to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rv: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV., ERR.PRVSS.153Z. Subjects/emblems: eagles, royal bust, male busts, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblematic eagle. Materials: coin. Style: numismatic portraiture/iconography.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_102

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (10.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1532 Torun Obverse crowned royal bust profile right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rv Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv Err.Prvss.153Z Subjects emblems eagles male busts Jagiellonian dynasty emblematic eagle Materials coin Style numismatic portraiture iconography circular metallic object slightly irregular edge showing raised rim worn surface central area contains symmetrical bird- figure outstretched stylized wings detailed head tail surrounded beaded inner border outer band raised shapes decorative elements metal weathered matte appearance areas lighter darker gray subtle brownish spots patina across surface.