Caption

Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). 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. 1535. Poland, Torun. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellonians (dynasty); coats of arms; eagles; royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials/medium: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_045

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50.5Mb (4.5Mb) / 14.0in x 14.0in / 4200 x 4200 (300dpi)

Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 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 1535 Torun Subjects Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms eagles royal bust iconography Materials medium coin single round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central motif stylized bird outstretched wings decorative details tail chest surrounded circular beaded border ring raised elements shapes outer edge shades silver gray darker gray recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces set plain white background.