Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin, 1540. Obverse: Crowned male royal bust in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVSS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Poland, Gdansk. Genres: Polish coin; Jagiellon dynasty; iconography: royal male busts.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin, 1540. Obverse: Crowned male royal bust in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVSS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Poland, Gdansk. Genres: Polish coin; Jagiellon dynasty; iconography: royal male busts.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1540 Obverse Crowned male royal bust profile facing right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvss Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1540 Genres Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty iconography male busts round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized cross ornamental curved shapes surrounded circular border outer rim repeated raised markings coin displays areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights slight edge irregularities textured slightly rough finish.

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