Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Jagiellonian-era Polish coin, 1535. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR'. Reverse: coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1535'. Coin from Gdansk, Poland. Diameter ca. 21.8–22.5 mm; weight 1.8 g.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Jagiellonian-era Polish coin, 1535. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR'. Reverse: coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearly borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1535'. Coin from Gdansk, Poland. Diameter ca. 21.8–22.5 mm; weight 1.8 g.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellonian-era Polish coin 1535 Obverse crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1535 Coin Diameter ca 21.8–22.5 mm weight 1.8 g round worn metallic object dull gray surface showing raised decorative emblematic reliefs central shield- shape stylized crown floral motif rim features continuous band repeated carved ornamental shapes small decorative elements near edge small irregular reddish-brown mark surface near lower right quadrant lighting creates subtle highlights shadows emphasize textured aged appearance metal.

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