Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1535, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; inscription in rim between pearl borders: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; inscription in rim between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.T, R.PRVSSIE. Subjects/icons: 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 bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; inscription in rim between pearl borders: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; inscription in rim between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.T, R.PRVSSIE. Subjects/icons: 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 bust profile facing right inscription rim pearl borders .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.T R.Prvssie Subjects icons Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles royal male bust iconography circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised decorative border outer ring raised markings metal silvery-gray areas darker gray patina lighter reflective highlights background plain white.

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