Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. 1540. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 22.4 mm; weight 2 g. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellonians dynasty; royal/male busts; Sigismund I the Old — iconography.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. 1540. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 22.4 mm; weight 2 g. Subjects: Polish coins; Jagiellonians dynasty; royal/male busts; Sigismund I the Old — iconography.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Rev. Coat arms Gdansk Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1540 1540 Coin diameter 22.4 mm weight 2 g Subjects Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty royal male busts iconography single round metallic coin shown white background coin worn uneven surface raised rim embossed decorative elements central symmetrical cross- motif surrounded circular border ornate shapes resemble crest center metal silvery-gray patches darker gray patina small dark spots small area red discoloration side inner field coin edge slightly irregular small nicks variations thickness.

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