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 right; rim between pearl borders with inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders with inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Subjects/iconography: Sigismund I the Old, coats of arms, eagles.
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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 right; rim between pearl borders with inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSSIE. Reverse: The Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim between pearl borders with inscription: .GROSS.COMV.TERR.PRVSSIE. Subjects/iconography: Sigismund I the Old, coats of arms, eagles.

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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 pearl borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvssie Reverse Eagle Royal Prussia .Gross.Comv.Terr.Prvssie Subjects iconography coats arms eagles circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central emblem radiating feather- shapes ornamental curves surrounded raised border band decorative raised elements edge coin displays shades silver gray darker patina tones lighter highlights raised areas subtle brownish discoloration spots.

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