Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE Rw. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1535. 1535. Poland, Torun. Coin; diameter 23.8–24.0 mm; weight 1.9 g. Subjects/tags: eagles, Polish coins, Jagiellonians (dynasty), emblems, Eagle (emblem), male busts, royal bust, Sigismund I the Old — iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_066

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86.7Mb (11.5Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE Rw Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1535 1535 Torun Coin diameter 23.8–24.0 mm weight 1.9 g Subjects tags eagles Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty emblems emblem male busts royal bust iconography round metallic coin raised profile crowned person facing center surrounded circular beaded border decorative edge coin surface worn textured areas light scratches patina coin mainly silver-gray subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised portions crown ornate elements clothing neck layered curved folds outer features repeating decorative motif background plain white.