Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PRVSS. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVIT.DANCZK.1535. 1535. Poland, Gdansk.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_239

License type

Rights managed

Available size

84.4Mb (11.6Mb) / 17.9in x 18.3in / 5360 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Prvss Rev. Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civit.Danczk.1535 1535 round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised circular border inner raised ring Within inner area faint stylized relief resembles crest emblem small cross- motif outer rim series raised decorative shapes repeated carved elements following circle object uneven edges slight discoloration areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.