Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearls an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POLO.MDLI. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearls an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANENS.1551. 1551. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 19.8–20.5 mm. Weight 1.04 g. Jagiellon dynasty; eagles; city coat of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_204

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (6.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearls inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Polo.Mdli Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Gedanens.1551 1551 Coin Diameter 19.8–20.5 mm Weight 1.04 g Jagiellon dynasty eagles city coat single round coin worn textured surface sits white background coin metallic gray silver tones areas darker gray patina showing embossed central design symmetrical motif surrounded raised beaded border outer ring repeated elements edge slightly irregular surface scratches small pits.