Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Dated 1535, Torun, Poland. Coin; diameter 24.4–24.6 mm, weight 1.85 g. Subjects: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, Eagle (coat of arms), male royal bust, iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_333

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76.1Mb (8.4Mb) / 17.2in x 17.2in / 5157 x 5157 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Dated 1535 Torun Coin diameter 24.4–24.6 mm weight 1.85 g Subjects eagles Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms coat male royal bust iconography round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings decorative tail feathers surrounded raised circular border ring raised decorative elements edge metal primarily silver-gray areas darker gray tarnish small patches greenish-blue corrosion surface scratches pits uneven wear outer rim slightly irregular dented places.