Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV. .PRVSSIE.1534. 1534. Poland, Torun. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellonians (dynasty); coats of arms; eagles; royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials/format: coin.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV. .PRVSSIE.1534. 1534. Poland, Torun. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellonians (dynasty); coats of arms; eagles; royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials/format: coin.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv .Prvssie.1534 1534 Torun Subjects Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms eagles royal bust iconography Materials format coin round metallic coin worn surface showing raised decorative relief center features stylized bird spread wings detailed tail within beaded circular border surrounded outer ring raised characters ornamental marks mostly silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised ridges areas slight tarnish giving muted brownish-gray tones.

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