Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between the pearly borders the inscription: .ROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Date: 1540. Material: coin (Poland, Gdansk). Diameter: 22.4–22.8 mm. Weight: 2.02 g. Iconography: royal bust, city coat of arms; Jagiellonian dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_392

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Rossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1540 Date 1540 Material coin Diameter 22.4–22.8 mm Weight 2.02 g Iconography royal bust city coat Jagiellonian dynasty circular metallic coin worn slightly irregular edge showing raised rim decorative border coin's surface primarily silver-grey darker grey patina recessed areas small brownish spots coin features raised profile crowned person facing detailed crown elements layered clothing folds rendered silver-grey shadowed contours central portrait raised circular band outer ring series raised shapes marks following coin's curve exhibiting highlights brighter silver darker grey grooves appearance signs age wear mix subtle brown tones.