Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS'. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z'. Dated 1532. Torun, Poland. Subjects/emblems: eagles, royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials: coin.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS'. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z'. Dated 1532. Torun, Poland. Subjects/emblems: eagles, royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials: coin.

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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 Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z Dated 1532 Torun Subjects emblems eagles royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty iconography Materials coin circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings textured border rim features raised decorative band repeating carved shapes ornaments metal displays areas darker gray subtle greenish-blue patina.

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