Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE' (variant readings noted). Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PR' and date(s) '1534' / '1535'. Attributes: coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty iconography, eagles, royal bust; Polish coin struck in Torun.
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Prussian grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE' (variant readings noted). Reverse: the Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSS.COMV.TERR.PR' and date(s) '1534' / '1535'. Attributes: coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty iconography, eagles, royal bust; Polish coin struck in Torun.

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Prussian grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie variant readings noted Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Pr date s 1534 1535 Attributes coats arms Jagiellon dynasty iconography eagles royal bust Polish coin struck Torun round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border central profile person relief object displays textured details suggesting clothing hair metal shades gray areas darker gray lighter silver.

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