Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1531. Obverse: Crowned male bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1531'. Polish, Gdansk.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (grosz), 1531. Obverse: Crowned male bust of Sigismund I in profile facing right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '.GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1531'. Polish, Gdansk.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin grosz 1531 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1531 Polish circular metal coin worn surface showing raised rim inner beaded border predominantly silver-gray color areas darker gray patina slight brownish tarnish near edges coin features central crowned emblem decorative scroll- details vertically oriented zigzag motif beneath crown rendered low relief band raised lettering floral motifs perimeter metal surface exhibiting fine scratches small dents.

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