Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1535, Torun, Poland. Obverse: Crowned male royal bust in profile turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I., .PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Iconography: coats of arms, eagles, male/royal bust; Jagiellonian dynasty.
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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 turned to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.I., .PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Iconography: coats of arms, eagles, male/royal bust; Jagiellonian dynasty.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1535 Torun Obverse Crowned male royal bust profile turned right rim inscription .Sigis.I .Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Iconography coats arms eagles male royal bust Jagiellonian dynasty circular metallic coin worn textured surface raised decorative border showing embossed heraldic bird spread wings stylized feather details center coin displays ring raised motifs lettering bird metal shades silver gray areas darker patina slight discoloration.

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