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..PO.DO.TOCI. RVSSI. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: ROSS.COMV.TE. R.PRVSSIE. Date: 1534. Mint: Torun, Poland. Coin. Diameter 22.8–23.0 mm. Weight 1.78 g. Subjects/attributes: eagles, coats of arms, male/royal bust, Jagiellonian dynasty, iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_331

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (9.8Mb) / 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..Po.Do.Toci Rvssi Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders Ross.Comv.Te R.Prvssie Date 1534 Mint Torun Coin Diameter 22.8–23.0 mm Weight 1.78 g Subjects attributes eagles coats arms male royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty iconography round metallic object worn surface showing embossed heraldic bird outstretched wings detailed feathers center surrounded raised circular border ornamental edging metal aged mix gray silver pale brown patina darker gray subtle greenish discoloration small areas scratches dents uneven wear.