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.PRVSS Rw. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV., ERR.PRVSSIE.1534. Date: 1534. Place: Torun, Poland. Coin. Diameter ca. 23.3–23.5 mm. Weight 1.82 g. Subjects: eagles, coats of arms, male/royal bust, Jagiellonians (dynasty); iconography of Sigismund I the Old.
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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.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV., ERR.PRVSSIE.1534. Date: 1534. Place: Torun, Poland. Coin. Diameter ca. 23.3–23.5 mm. Weight 1.82 g. Subjects: eagles, coats of arms, male/royal bust, Jagiellonians (dynasty); iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

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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.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv Err.Prvssie.1534 Date 1534 Place Torun Coin Diameter ca 23.3–23.5 mm Weight 1.82 g Subjects eagles coats arms male royal bust Jagiellonians dynasty iconography round coin worn metallic surface showing raised heraldic bird outstretched wings center surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised design elements coin surface displays shades silver gray areas darker tarnish slight brownish spots edge uneven wear subtle ridging.

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