Forgery of the crown thaler of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548) by Majnert. Obverse: Bust of Sigismund I in a coif, crown and armor, turned right, surrounded by a laurel wreath and five shields with the coats of arms of Poland, Austria, Prussia, Ruthenia and Lithuania; inscription in the rim: SIGISM.-.P.REX.PO-LONIE M-.D.LITHV-&:1533. Reverse: Bust of Sigismund Augustus in a coif, crown and armor, surrounded by a laurel wreath and five coats of arms: Poland, Sforza, Ruthenia, Prussia and Lithuania; inscription around the rim: SIG:AVG:-:SECVND:- FILIVS:-REX.PO-LON.& C. Date: 1533

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