Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1534, Torun, Poland). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'GIS. PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI'. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'COMV.TERR.RVSSIE.1534'. Motifs: coats of arms, eagles, royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1534, Torun, Poland). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'GIS. PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSI'. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'COMV.TERR.RVSSIE.1534'. Motifs: coats of arms, eagles, royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1534 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription Gis Po.Do.Toci.Prvssi Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia Comv.Terr.Rvssie.1534 Motifs coats arms eagles royal bust iconography round metallic object worn surface showing raised central emblem resembles stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border set plain white background object displays varying shades gray silver areas darker tarnish subtle brownish discoloration edge slightly irregular textured.

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