Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_142

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Keywords

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 Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z Date 1532 Mint Torun Subjects motifs eagles royal bust emblems dynasty Jagiellonians iconography Materials coin round metallic coin raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings elaborate tail feathers surrounded beaded inner border broad outer featuring raised decorative elements areas wear small patches darker discoloration colors silver-gray metal spots brownish rust tarnish.