Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548); silver coin (grosz), 1535. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI Rw. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1535. Attributes: eagles, emblems, royal/male bust, Jagiellonian dynasty iconography; diameter ~23.6–23.8 mm; weight 2.07 g; mint: Torun, Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_065

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (12.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 silver coin grosz 1535 Obverse crowned male bust profile facing right rim inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1535 Attributes eagles emblems royal Jagiellonian dynasty iconography diameter ~23.6–23.8 mm weight 2.07 g mint Torun round metallic object raised central design depicting stylized bird outspread wings detailed head surrounded circular beaded border ring raised decorative elements edge surface worn slightly rough texture small patches discoloration faint corrosion greenish tones visible colors silver-gray metal pale green corrosion tiny areas darker gray patina.