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

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1535 Torun Obverse Crowned male royal bust profile facing right rim inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do .Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv Subjects styles Polish coins Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles royal male bust iconography round metallic coin worn surface raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings bird surrounded circular border decorative elements raised markings rim coin mainly silver-gray darker gray tarnish small brownish spots background plain white.

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