Caption

Szelag (coin), Gdansk, 1538. Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl borders: .SIGIS.DEI.GR, EX.POLON. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl borders: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1538. Issued under Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Material: coin; diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm; axis 315°; weight 1.08 g. Subjects/icons: eagle (coat of arms), Gdansk coat of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, royal crown; Polish coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_169

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Keywords

Szelag coin Gdansk 1538 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription pearl borders .Sigis.Dei.Gr Ex.Polon Reverse Coat arms .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1538 Issued under Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Material diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm axis 315° weight 1.08 g Subjects icons eagle coat Gdansk coat Jagiellon dynasty royal crown Polish coin round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray dark gray spots brownish rust object raised circular border inner circular band within inner band symmetrical raised shapes resembling four pointed motifs arched element topped row flame- outer area ring irregular shapes edge slight dents unevenness rim background plain white.