Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1531. Dated 1531. Poland, Gdansk.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_124

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1531 Dated 1531 round metallic coin worn surface primarily silver-gray color areas darker gray patina features raised profile person wearing crown facing right detailed hair clothing folds beaded inner border encircling portrait outer rim raised decorative band series repeated ornamental shapes raised edging.