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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1531). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: IS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.P. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSS, IVI.DANCZ.1531. Materials: coinage metal. Subject: royal bust, city coat of arms; style and iconography consistent with Jagiellon-era Polish coinage. Location: Gdansk, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_137

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1531 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.P Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Gross Ivi.Dancz.1531 Materials coinage metal Subject royal bust city coat style iconography consistent Jagiellon-era Polish coinage Location single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver showing raised central design stylized crown geometric emblem enclosed beaded inner circle raised outer rim coin surface small darker spots slight scratches minor dents irregularities.