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 pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS. 1529. Poland, Torun. Coin. Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm; weight 1.76 g. Subjects: eagles, coats of arms, royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty; R8 (rarity).
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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 the pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS. 1529. Poland, Torun. Coin. Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm; weight 1.76 g. Subjects: eagles, coats of arms, royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty; R8 (rarity).

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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 Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss 1529 Torun Coin Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm weight 1.76 g Subjects eagles coats arms royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty R8 rarity circular worn coin metallic silver-gray surface showing raised profile crowned figure center surrounded beaded inner rim raised outer rim coin surface areas lighter darker gray small patches pale purple discoloration brownish spots near edge raised decorative elements border lettering silver-gray tone pronounced smoother recessed areas.

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