Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548); obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned right, rim between pearl borders inscribed 'SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRV'; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearl borders inscribed 'GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.1531'; dated 1531; material: coin; diameter ~22.8–23.1 mm; weight 2.08 g.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548); obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned right, rim between pearl borders inscribed 'SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRV'; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearl borders inscribed 'GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.1531'; dated 1531; material: coin; diameter ~22.8–23.1 mm; weight 2.08 g.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscribed Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prv reverse Eagle Royal Prussia Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.1531 dated 1531 material coin diameter ~22.8–23.1 mm weight 2.08 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings crown surrounded circular beaded border ring raised decorative elements shapes surface slight discoloration greenish reddish spots subtle darker graying recessed areas outer edge slightly irregular dented.

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