Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRUS; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PR, SS., Z, dated 1532; silver coin struck in Torun, Poland; iconography includes eagles, Jagiellonian emblems, royal/male bust of Sigismund I the Old.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_107

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (11.1Mb) / 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 inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prus reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Pr Ss Z dated 1532 silver coin struck Torun iconography includes eagles Jagiellonian emblems royal round metallic object worn surface showing raised central emblem stylized bird outstretched wings decorative feather details surrounded circular border ornamental motifs rim object predominantly silver-gray areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration texture scratches uneven wear across surface.