Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1539). Obverse: Crowned royal bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .SIGIS.I., EX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN. Style: 16th-century Polish coinage, Jagiellon dynasty; subject: royal male busts, city coat of arms. Location: Gdansk, Poland.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1539). Obverse: Crowned royal bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .SIGIS.I., EX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN. Style: 16th-century Polish coinage, Jagiellon dynasty; subject: royal male busts, city coat of arms. Location: Gdansk, Poland.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1539 Obverse Crowned royal bust profile facing right rim inscription pearl-shaped borders .Sigis.I Ex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen Style 16th-century Polish coinage Jagiellon dynasty subject royal male busts city coat Location circular metallic coin worn surface shades gray silver showing raised decorative elements central symmetrical cross- motif stylized curved ornament surrounded raised circular border outer ring raised characters coin edge slightly irregular metal subtle variations gray tones small darker spots.

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