Caption

Prussian grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548), 1533. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rv: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1533. Coin from Torun, Poland; diameter 23.0 mm, weight 1.9 g. Subjects/emblems: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonian dynasty, emblems, eagle emblem, male/royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old (1467–1548).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_062

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1533 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS Rv Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1533 Coin Torun diameter 23.0 mm weight 1.9 g Subjects emblems eagles Polish coins Jagiellonian dynasty eagle emblem male royal bust iconography 1467–1548 circular metal coin raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings raised tail holding object overhead claw bird surrounding details rendered relief textured feather ornamental patterns coin edge features decorative beaded inner border raised rim surface wear varied patina lighter darker areas visible colors shades silver gray off-white.