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 the inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE'. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearly borders the inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1535'. 1535. Coin from Torun, Poland. Diameter 23.6–24.0 mm; weight 1.9 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_074

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (10.3Mb) / 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 Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1535 1535 Coin Torun Diameter 23.6–24.0 mm weight 1.9 g round metallic object worn surface raised decorative border showing embossed central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings detailed feather- lines object displays ring raised ornamental elements shapes central motif metal surface patches slight discoloration darker spots visible colors silvery gray areas darker gray small hints brownish tarnish.