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., X.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COM, R.PRVSS.153Z. Date: 1532, Torun, Poland. Coin. Diameter: 23.5–24.3 mm. Weight: 1.95 g. R8 (rarity). Subjects/attributes: eagles, coats of arms, male/royal bust; Jagiellonians (dynasty); Sigismund I iconography.
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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., X.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COM, R.PRVSS.153Z. Date: 1532, Torun, Poland. Coin. Diameter: 23.5–24.3 mm. Weight: 1.95 g. R8 (rarity). Subjects/attributes: eagles, coats of arms, male/royal bust; Jagiellonians (dynasty); Sigismund I iconography.

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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 X.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Com R.Prvss.153Z Date 1532 Torun Coin Diameter 23.5–24.3 mm Weight 1.95 g R8 rarity Subjects attributes eagles coats arms male royal bust Jagiellonians dynasty Sigismund I iconography round metallic coin worn textured surface shades silver gray showing embossed heraldic bird outstretched wings detailed feathers center surrounded raised circular border decorative elements coin edge irregular slightly dented places lighting reveals subtle highlights shadows across metallic surface.

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