Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1534, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_417

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50.5Mb (3.1Mb) / 14.0in x 14.0in / 4200 x 4200 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1534 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvss Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie round coin worn surface irregular edges shown white background coin mostly gray areas darker gray faint greenish patina raised circular border decorative rim visible central raised area faint indistinct features raised symbols shapes surface textured uneven wear slight discoloration places.