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 the pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1533. Dated 1533, Torun, Poland. Subjects/attributes: eagles, coats of arms, royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty, iconography of Sigismund I. Materials: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_152

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86.7Mb (9.8Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssi Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1533 Dated 1533 Torun Subjects attributes eagles coats arms royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty iconography Materials coin circular metal coin worn uneven surface texture showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner border outer rim raised ornamental shapes coin displays areas discoloration patina shades silver gray brown beige small hints green metal edge slightly irregular surface scratches pitting visible.