Caption

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: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVIT.DANCZK.1535. Date: 1535. Place: Gdansk, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_242

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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.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civit.Danczk.1535 Date 1535 Place round metallic object worn surface patina gray dull silver tones showing raised decorative border inner circular band within inner area stylized emblem curved ornamental shapes small cross- motif rendered gray-silver metal outermost features raised elements perimeter.