Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at the top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.D.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1557. Date: 1557. Poland. Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 22.0–22.6 mm. Axis 340°. Weight 1.94 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_209

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription divided top Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.D.Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk inscription Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1557 Date 1557 Coin Diameter 22.0–22.6 mm Axis 340° Weight 1.94 g round metallic coin shown white background worn silver-gray surface darker gray areas raised rim decorative raised patterns central stylized crown cross- shapes surrounded beaded inner border outer ring raised characters metal slight scratches uneven tarnish lighter silver highlights raised details darker gray recessed areas.