Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Polish coin, Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms, eagles; obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned right, in rim between pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE; reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia, in rim between pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534; dated 1534; Torun, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_406

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 dated 1534 Torun round metallic object textured surface showing wear primarily silver-gray color darker gray areas recesses object features central raised relief stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border outer ring containing shapes markings edges slightly irregular lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across metallic surface.