Caption

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.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1533. Date: 1533, Torun, Poland. Coin; diameter 21.7–22.0 mm; weight 1.86 g. Styles/themes: eagles, Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, royal bust, iconography of Sigismund I the Old. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_289

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86.7Mb (10.2Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

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.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1533 Date 1533 Torun Coin diameter 21.7–22.0 mm weight 1.86 g Styles themes eagles Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms royal bust iconography R8 rarity round metallic object textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings detailed tail surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements shapes object shades silver gray light pewter areas slight discoloration darker gray patina.