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

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscribed .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie.1535 1535 Torun Includes coats arms eagles royal bust iconography single round metallic coin worn textured surface sits white background coin silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised details embossed circular border central raised design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative flourishes ring raised ornamental markings edge slightly irregular small chip side surface scratches subtle variations tone light gray darker gray.

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