Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Jagiellonian-era coin. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in rim between pearly borders inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in rim between pearly borders inscription: GROSSVS.CIVIT.DANCZK.1535. Date: 1535. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 22.5–22.7 mm; weight 1.82 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_387

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellonian-era coin Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Grossvs.Civit.Danczk.1535 Date 1535 Coin diameter 22.5–22.7 mm weight 1.82 g circular metallic object worn surface shown white background object mostly gray areas lighter darker gray patina raised encircles piece decorative central motif curved pointed shapes visible raised ornamental borders several embossed shapes edge metal scratches small pits wear give textured appearance.