Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1534; obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned right with rim inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw.'; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia with rim inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534'; coin from Torun, Poland; diameter approx. 23.4–23.9 mm; weight 1.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_049

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1534 obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rw reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 coin Torun diameter approx 23.4–23.9 mm weight 1.95 g round metallic coin worn surface showing engraved bird outstretched stylized wings center surrounded ornate circular border decorative flourishes silver-gray areas darker tarnish small patches brownish rust rim raised edging signs wear small chip texture pitted aged fine scratches varied shading gray silver dark gray brown.