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, PRVSSIE.1533. Date: 1533. Place: Torun, Poland. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, Eagle (emblem), male/royal bust, iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials/style: 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, 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, PRVSSIE.1533. Date: 1533. Place: Torun, Poland. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, Eagle (emblem), male/royal bust, iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials/style: 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 Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr Prvssie.1533 Date 1533 Place Torun Subjects emblems eagles Polish coins Jagiellonian dynasty emblem male royal bust iconography Materials style coin round metallic coin worn raised design featuring stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded beaded circular border decorative elements inner rim wear scratches small nicks edge noticeable chip side visible colors silver gray subtle brownish tones indicating tarnish.

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