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 the pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSI. 1534. Torun, Poland. Coin; diameter 23.1–23.3 mm; weight 1.6 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_335

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (10.5Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssi Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssi 1534 Torun Coin diameter 23.1–23.3 mm weight 1.6 g round metallic coin worn raised details showing central stylized bird outstretched wings ornate decorative elements lower body surrounded beaded inner ring outer ring raised characters separators coin surface areas wear slight discoloration visible tones silver gray muted purple hints yellowish-brown coin edge small notches irregularities.