Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1531). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRV'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1531'. Subjects: royal male busts, iconography of Sigismund I the Old; related to Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms of Gdansk.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1531). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRV'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1531'. Subjects: royal male busts, iconography of Sigismund I the Old; related to Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms of Gdansk.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1531 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prv Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1531 Subjects royal male busts iconography related Jagiellon dynasty city coat round metal coin worn surface showing raised central design border coin shades grey silver darker patina recessed areas slight brownish tones near featuring decorative motif center includes stylized geometric shape beneath curved ornamental element surrounded inner circular ridge outer band carrying repeated raised elements set white background.

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