Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim inscription: ., OSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534; date: 1534; place: Torun, Poland; subject: eagles, royal bust, male busts, emblems; dynasty: Jagiellonians; iconography: Sigismund I the Old (1467–1548) – iconography; coin; diameter 23.0–23.3 mm; weight 1.97 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_057

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do reverse Eagle Royal Prussia Oss.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 date 1534 place Torun subject eagles royal bust male busts emblems dynasty Jagiellonians iconography 1467–1548 – iconography coin diameter 23.0–23.3 mm weight 1.97 g worn circular metal coin raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed tail surrounded decorative beaded inner border outer band featuring raised ornamental shapes areas lighter silvery gray metal mixed patches warm yellowish beige toning darker gray shadowing edges shallow surface scratches small nicks rim.