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 between pearl borders: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Subject/iconography: Jagiellonian dynasty, coats of arms, eagles, royal bust; inscriptions as above.
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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 between pearl borders: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl borders: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Subject/iconography: Jagiellonian dynasty, coats of arms, eagles, royal bust; inscriptions as above.

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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 pearl borders .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Subject iconography Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles royal bust inscriptions round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray areas darker discoloration featuring raised circular border embossed profile person wearing crown within inner circle surrounded raised decorative elements outer edge small patches brownish spots surface.

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