Caption

Prussian szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: under a crown the letter S; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription 'SIGIS., EX.POLO., O.PRVS'. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription '.SOLIDVS.PRVSSIE. 1 9 1529'. Torun, Poland. Features eagles, crowns, Polish coinage, Jagiellon dynasty emblems, letters, monograms, royal monograms.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_161

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.4Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse under crown letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigis Ex.Polo O.Prvs Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Solidvs.Prvssie 1 9 1529 Torun Features eagles crowns Polish coinage Jagiellon dynasty emblems letters monograms royal monograms round weathered coin raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border decorative elements coin's surface irregular edges worn areas textured patina Visible colors include dark gray brown hints muted green.