Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1534, Torun, Poland. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearly borders inscribed '.SIGIS., .REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE'. Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearly borders inscribed '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE.1534'. Subjects and motifs: coats of arms, eagles, male/royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_010

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Rights managed

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50.5Mb (4.4Mb) / 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 bust profile facing right rim pearly borders inscribed .Sigis .Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1534 Subjects motifs coats arms eagles male royal bust iconography round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person relief surrounded decorative circular border raised outer rim object displays weathered texture visible ridges engraved patterns portrait predominant colors shades gray silver subtle darker gray areas indicating wear.