Caption

Gdansk ducat, Klüwer, Filip (fl. 1588–1601); Sigismund III Vasa (King of Poland; 1587–1632 / 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 the monogram PK (ligature) above. Rim inscription, divided at the top by a hand with a dagger: .MONE.NO.AVR.CIVI.GEDANENSIS.95. Date: 1595. Place: Gdansk, Poland. Medium: coin. Weight: 3.48 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_060

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Keywords

Gdansk ducat Klüwer Filip fl 1588–1601 Sigismund III Vasa King Poland 1587–1632 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 divided top hand dagger .Mone.No.Avr.Civi.Gedanensis.95 Date 1595 Place Medium coin Weight 3.48 g round metallic object textured embossed surface shades yellow gold featuring central raised design two heraldic lion- figures facing holding flanking central decorative motif includes ornamental shapes surrounded raised circular border outer ring raised decorative elements object rests plain white background.