Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl-shaped borders inscription: SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders inscription: .GRO, IVI.GEDANEN.1540. Date: 1540. Material: coin (Poland, Gdansk). Diameter: 22.4–22.9 mm. Weight: 1.79 g. Subjects: Jagiellonians dynasty; royal/male bust; city coat of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_395

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prv Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Gro Ivi.Gedanen.1540 Date 1540 Material coin Diameter 22.4–22.9 mm Weight 1.79 g Subjects Jagiellonians dynasty royal male bust city coat round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized creature's head simple cross- motif surrounded raised inner rim outer containing raised decorative elements shades silver gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights background white.