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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Themes: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, Eagle (coat of arms), royal bust (iconographic), Sigismund I the Old — iconography, male busts. 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.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.1530. Date: 1530. Place: Torun, Poland. Coin. Diameter: 22.5–23.0 mm. Weight: 1.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_263

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Themes eagles Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms Eagle coat royal bust iconographic iconography male busts Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.1530 Date 1530 Place Torun Coin Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm Weight 1.95 g round metal coin weathered surface showing raised rim decorative beaded inner circle featuring worn heraldic design center includes stylized eagle- figure ornamental lines faint reddish markings near middle coin shades gray silver areas darker patina slight tarnish.