Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS'. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders with inscription '.GROSS.C, MV.TERR.PRVSS, .153Z, 1532'. Polish coin, Torun.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_105

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86.7Mb (9.1Mb) / 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 .Gross.C Mv.Terr.Prvss .153Z 1532 Polish coin Torun worn round metallic object raised rim central embossed design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border ring raised motifs shapes surface patches darker tarnish areas lighter wear visible texture faint pitting colors visible silver-gray darker gray small brownish spots hint pale green near edge.