Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Crowned royal male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I., EX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearly borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PR.SIE.1534. Minted 1534, Torun, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_395

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned royal male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I Ex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Pr.Sie.1534 Minted 1534 Torun round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative raised elements lettering edge coin uneven surface texture small dark spots slight chips visible colors shades silver gray darker brownish-gray discoloration.