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.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1535. 1535, Torun, Poland. Coin; diameter 24.4–24.9 mm, weight 1.6 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_347

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (10.0Mb) / 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.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1535 1535 Torun Coin diameter 24.4–24.9 mm weight 1.6 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing embossed heraldic bird outstretched stylized wings filling center surrounded raised circular border featuring repeated decorative elements ring embossed shapes edge metal subtle variations tone areas slightly darker gray small greenish spots outer rim irregular slightly rough.