Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI Rv: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z. Dated 1532. Coin from Torun, Poland. Subjects: eagles, emblems, male/royal bust, iconography of Sigismund I, Jagiellonian dynasty. Materials: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_135

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI Rv Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z Dated 1532 Coin Torun Subjects eagles emblems male royal bust iconography Jagiellonian dynasty Materials coin circular metallic coin raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings ornate tail feathers surrounded beaded inner border decorative outer rim coin surface primarily silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight brownish spots raised edges details cast subtle shadows highlight texture worn relief.