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 between pearl borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE'. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534'. Iconography: coats of arms, eagles; male/royal bust; Jagiellonian dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_500

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Rights managed

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50.5Mb (3.6Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 Iconography coats arms eagles male royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty round metallic object lying white background showing worn surface raised circular border embossed designs central area features stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded decorative elements ring raised dots visible colors include shades silver gray darker tarnished gray-brown.