Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIG, .I.REX, O.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIV, EDANEN.1540. Dated 1540. Poland, Gdansk.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIG, .I.REX, O.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIV, EDANEN.1540. Dated 1540. Poland, Gdansk.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sig .I.Rex O.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civ Edanen.1540 Dated 1540 round metallic object worn uneven edge dull gray surface showing raised decorative elements central circular area contains stylized cross curved ornamental motif gray metal surrounded recessed ring outer raised surface slight scratches dents patina variations areas darker lighter gray.

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