Caption

Gdansk ducat, Klüwer, Filip (fl. 1588–1601); Sigismund III Vasa (King of Poland, 1587–1632 / b.1566–1632). Obverse: Bust of the king with a crown and a carthusian head, facing right. Rim inscription: SIGISMVND.III.D:G.REX.POL.D.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk with monogram PK (ligature) above. Rim inscription divided at the top by a hand with a dagger: .MONE.NO.AVR.CIVI.GEDANENSIS.95. Date: 1595. Material: coin. Weight: 3.48 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_059

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Keywords

Gdansk ducat Klüwer Filip fl 1588–1601 Sigismund III Vasa King Poland 1587–1632 b.1566–1632 Obverse Bust king crown carthusian head facing right Rim inscription Sigismvnd.Iii.D G.Rex.Pol.D.Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk monogram PK ligature Rim inscription divided top hand dagger .Mone.No.Avr.Civi.Gedanensis.95 Date 1595 Material coin Weight 3.48 g circular gold-colored coin raised profile man wearing ornate crown ruffled collar set plain white background decorative raised patterns beaded inner border portrait worn textures small scratches surface visible colors include gold yellow subtle darker tarnished brown areas.