Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_042

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1535 Torun Obverse Crowned male royal bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Subjects iconography Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles royal bust round metallic object worn textured surface shown white background featuring raised circular border inner circular band Within inner area human face relief facing visible contours forehead nose lips chin neck suggestion hair headdress crown inner band raised decorative elements characters marks following coin's curve outer rim slight irregularities small chips predominant color dull silvery gray areas darker lighter gray tone.