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 pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.I., EX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE'. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription '.GROSS.COMV., .PRVSSIE.1535'. Dated 1535. Poland, Torun. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms; eagles; royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Materials/style: coin (grosz).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_051

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Keywords

Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I Ex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia pearl borders .Gross.Comv .Prvssie.1535 Dated 1535 Torun Subjects Polish coins Jagiellon dynasty coats arms eagles royal bust iconography Materials style coin grosz single round metal coin worn surface showing embossed heraldic bird outstretched wings center surrounded raised circular border decorative rim repeated raised characters small floral motifs primarily silver-gray darker gray toning recessed areas slight brownish tarnish near edges.