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.PO.DO.TOCI.PR. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1533. Date: 1533. Place: Gdansk, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_441

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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.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1533 Date 1533 Place round metallic object weathered gray surface darker gray patina showing raised rim worn decorative raised patterns surface displays concentric circular impressions central area vertical ridges faint curved lines outer edge includes repeated shapes small floral- motifs colors visible shades gray subtle hints brownish-gray faint greenish spot near rim.