Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRV. Reverse: coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1531. Dated 1531. Poland, Gdansk.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_126

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84.4Mb (11.4Mb) / 17.9in x 18.3in / 5360 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prv Reverse coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1531 Dated 1531 round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design featuring curved ornamental shapes cross- motif surrounded beaded inner border raised outer rim coin displays small darker spots slight discoloration visible scratches textured wear colors visible silver-gray areas brownish-yellow discoloration.