Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Rev.: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1533. 1533, Torun, Poland. Coin; diameter 23.0–23.4 mm; weight 1.99 g.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Rev.: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1533. 1533, Torun, Poland. Coin; diameter 23.0–23.4 mm; weight 1.99 g.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Obv. Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvss Rev. Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1533 1533 Torun Coin diameter 23.0–23.4 mm weight 1.99 g worn circular metallic coin raised rim decorative beaded inner border showing stylized bird spread wings ornate tail feathers center coin surface mostly silver-gray areas darker gray patina small spots brownish discoloration faint streak pink inner edge embossed decorative elements worn ornamental designs perimeter.

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