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Gdansk trojak, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548) — iconography: Polish coin, royal male bust. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned right, inscription around the rim: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Inscription in five lines around the rim, date separated by a shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk: .III./GROSS:A, /TRIP:CIVI/GEDANEN/.15-38. Date: 1538. Place: Gdansk, Poland.

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Gdansk trojak Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 iconography Polish coin royal male bust Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right inscription rim .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Inscription five lines date separated shield coat arms Gdansk .Iii Gross A Trip Civi Gedanen .15-38 Date 1538 Place round metallic object textured rim aged patina showing raised central surface carved shapes recessed areas surface primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows areas dull gold brass tint object displays series raised rectangular bands carved indentations forming shapes across face Near lower portion circular recessed area containing stylized emblem formed raised recessed shapes lighting creates soft highlights shadows emphasize uneven worn texture.