Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1539. 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.CIVI., ANEN.1539. Subjects: Jagiellon dynasty, royal/male bust iconography, city coat of arms. Location: Gdansk, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_459

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1539 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi Anen.1539 Subjects Jagiellon dynasty royal male bust iconography city coat Location circular metal coin worn surface showing raised rim inner circular band central design includes stylized crown shape cross- motif pointed arms relief coin's surface variations shading texture areas darker patina lighter worn highlights Visible colors include dark gray medium gray lighter gray tones subtle brownish greenish tarnish spots background coin white.