Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1532, Torun, Poland. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim between pearl borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSRw.' Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearl borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z.' Diameter ca. 23.6–24.0 mm; weight 1.85 g. Subjects: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, emblems, royal bust; iconography: Sigismund I the Old; male busts.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1532, Torun, Poland. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim between pearl borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSRw.' Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim between pearl borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSS.153Z.' Diameter ca. 23.6–24.0 mm; weight 1.85 g. Subjects: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, emblems, royal bust; iconography: Sigismund I the Old; male busts.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1532 Torun Obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSRw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvss.153Z Diameter ca 23.6–24.0 mm weight 1.85 g Subjects eagles Jagiellon dynasty emblems royal bust iconography male busts round coin worn metallic surface shades silver light gray showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings decorative elements surrounded inner beaded circular border outer raised embossed characters decorative marks coin edge slightly irregular surface areas subtle darker gray tarnish small spots muted brown discoloration.

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