Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearly borders with inscription 'SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO., .PRV'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearly borders with inscription 'GROSSVS.CIVI.G' and date '1540'. Polish coin, Jagiellonian dynasty iconography; royal/male bust. Diameter ca. 21.8–22.5 mm; weight 1.99 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_390

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86.7Mb (9.4Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prv Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Grossvs.Civi.G date 1540 Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty iconography royal male bust Diameter ca 21.8–22.5 mm weight 1.99 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile crowned head facing center surrounded raised circular border decorative raised markings outer rim metal displays varied textures smoother shinier highlights darker matte recessed areas colors visible silver-gray subtle darker gray shadows.