Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), szelag (coin), Gdansk (Pomeranian Voivodeship). Obv.: Eagle of Royal Prussia; on the rim between pearl borders inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GR, EX.POLON. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; on the rim between pearly borders inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1538. Date: 1538. Material: coin. Diameter: 19.8–20.0 mm. Axis: 315°. Weight: 1.08 g. Subjects/icons: Jagiellons (dynasty), royal crown (iconography), coats of arms, eagles.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_168

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 szelag coin Gdansk Pomeranian Voivodeship Obv. Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gr Ex.Polon Rev. Coat arms pearly borders inscription .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1538 Date 1538 Material Diameter 19.8–20.0 mm Axis 315° Weight 1.08 g Subjects icons Jagiellons dynasty royal crown iconography coats eagles worn round metal object raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised shapes metal varied tones dark gray brownish rust hints lighter silvery gray uneven surface texture edge irregularities.