Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); 1534. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Materials: coin; diameter ~23.5–23.8 mm; weight 2.04 g. Subjects/emblems: eagles, royal bust, male bust; dynasty: Jagiellonians; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_059

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (10.6Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

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.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Materials coin diameter ~23.5–23.8 mm weight 2.04 g Subjects emblems eagles royal bust dynasty Jagiellonians iconography round metallic object worn surface showing raised design stylized bird outstretched wings decorative tail feathers center surrounded raised circular border outer band containing repeated raised shapes marks object primarily silver-gray areas lighter darker gray patina background white.