Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX., .DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl borders inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVS. Date: 1529. Place: Torun, Poland. Type: coin (grosz). Diameter: 22.8–23.0 mm. Weight: 1.95 g. Subjects/attributes: eagles; coats of arms; royal bust; Jagiellonians (dynasty); male busts; inscriptions.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_251

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex .Do.Toci.Prvss Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders inscription .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvs Date 1529 Place Torun Type coin grosz Diameter 22.8–23.0 mm Weight 1.95 g Subjects attributes eagles coats arms royal bust Jagiellonians dynasty male busts inscriptions round worn coin raised rim embossed decorative border mostly pale gray off-white showing partly visible crowned crest shield design center curved area dark reddish-brown discoloration side surface scratches chips uneven texture small dark spots slightly darker gray edges.