Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1531. Obverse: Crowned royal bust of Sigismund I the Old in profile turned right, with rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, with rim inscription .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVS. Materials: coin. Dimensions: diameter ~23.0–23.2 mm; weight 1.95 g. Subjects/emblems: eagles, royal bust, Jagiellon dynasty iconography, male busts; inscriptions as above.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1531. Obverse: Crowned royal bust of Sigismund I the Old in profile turned right, with rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, with rim inscription .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVS. Materials: coin. Dimensions: diameter ~23.0–23.2 mm; weight 1.95 g. Subjects/emblems: eagles, royal bust, Jagiellon dynasty iconography, male busts; inscriptions as above.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1531 Obverse Crowned royal bust profile turned right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVS Materials coin Dimensions diameter ~23.0–23.2 mm weight 1.95 g Subjects emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty iconography male busts inscriptions round metallic coin worn surface showing raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded beaded inner circle ring raised decorative elements outer edge primarily silver-gray areas slightly darker gray patina faint off-white highlights.

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