Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Copper coin dated 1535, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Subjects: Sigismund I the Old; coats of arms; eagles; royal bust; Jagiellonian dynasty; iconography.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Copper coin dated 1535, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Subjects: Sigismund I the Old; coats of arms; eagles; royal bust; Jagiellonian dynasty; iconography.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Copper coin dated 1535 Torun Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Subjects coats arms eagles royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty iconography round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised characters coin displays shades gray silver muted brownish tones highlights darker patina recessed areas.

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