Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1534, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned royal bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; rim between pearl borders inscribed '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE'. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders inscribed '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534'. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms; eagles; royal/male bust; iconography of Sigismund I.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_393

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1534 Torun Obverse Crowned royal bust profile facing right rim pearl borders inscribed .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 Subjects Polish coins Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles male bust iconography round metallic coin white background showing raised design stylized bird outstretched wings inside beaded circular border ornamental flourishes beneath bird raised decorative lettering coin's rim coin's surface worn varied texture shading visible colors silver-gray darker gray subtle brownish tones.