Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'SIGIS, PO.DO.TOCI.PRV'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'VS.CIVI., NCZ.1531'. Dated 1531. Polish, Gdansk. Subjects: Jagiellon dynasty, royal/male busts; iconography of Sigismund I the Old.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_121

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86.7Mb (11.0Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigis Po.Do.Toci.Prv Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Vs.Civi Ncz.1531 Dated 1531 Polish Subjects Jagiellon dynasty royal male busts iconography round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border inner recessed circle within inner circle stylized emblem resembling crown geometric shape rendered low-relief outer features pattern raised marks decorative motifs object displays mix gray silvery tones darker gray areas recesses slightly lighter shinier highlights raised surfaces small spots darker discoloration background object white.