Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_455

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl borders .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie 1534 Torun round metallic coin shown white background worn surface raised rim featuring embossed stylized bird spread wings tail feathers center surrounded decorative circular border additional raised ornamental patterns coin's coloration various shades gray darker gray recessed areas lighter gray higher worn surfaces.