Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1533). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'IS I REX TOCI PRV' (as transcribed). Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'OSSVS CIVI DANCZ 15'. Material: coin; place: Gdansk, Poland.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1533). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile facing right; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'IS I REX TOCI PRV' (as transcribed). Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'OSSVS CIVI DANCZ 15'. Material: coin; place: Gdansk, Poland.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1533 Obverse Crowned male bust profile facing right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription I Rex Toci Prv transcribed Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Ossvs Civi Dancz 15 Material coin place round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner toothed ring featuring embossed central motif decorative textured patina small dark speckles across face visible raised details relief elements near edge predominant colors various shades gray silver darker gray spots subtle brownish areas.

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