Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_469

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Rights managed

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50.5Mb (3.8Mb) / 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 royal bust profile facing right rim inscription pearl borders .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvss Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie circular metallic object worn textured surface showing embossed design central area features stylized bird spread wings crest- shape surrounded decorative raised border ornamental flourishes edges object raised rim details outer ring containing repeated shapes predominantly gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces background white.