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

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 silver coin grosz 1532 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim inscription pearl borders .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssi Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z Subjects themes eagles emblems royal bust male busts dynasty Jagiellonians iconography round metallic object worn surface showing embossed bird outstretched wings center surrounded raised circular border decorative patterns object primarily silver-gray areas darker gray small patches brownish discoloration edge slight nicks irregularities.

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