Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZK.1535'. Dated 1535. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 22.2–22.5 mm; weight 1.96 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A34_166

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Danczk.1535 Dated 1535 Coin diameter 22.2–22.5 mm weight 1.96 g round metallic object worn surface showing central raised decorative motif resembling stylized cross curved ornamental element surrounded raised circular border outer ring embossed characters object mostly gray variations darker lighter gray tones subtle brownish areas wear patina edges slightly irregular surface texture scratches dents small pits background plain white.