Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned royal male bust in profile turned right; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI., ANEN.1539. Dated 1539. Gdansk, Poland.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned royal male bust in profile turned right; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI., ANEN.1539. Dated 1539. Gdansk, Poland.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned royal male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi Anen.1539 Dated 1539 circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person facing right wearing crown layered clothing surrounded raised rim band raised decorative markings metal areas darker gray patina lighter gray highlights subtle shadows emphasizing relief.

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