Caption

Gdansk denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: eagle of Royal Prussia in the rim. Reverse: coat of arms of Gdansk in the rim; numerals of the date 4 - 9, 1549 at sides. Features coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty symbols, eagles. Polish coin. Diameter 12.1–12.5 mm, weight 0.35 g, axis 100°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_001

License type

Rights managed

Available size

54.1Mb (2.2Mb) / 14.5in x 14.5in / 4348 x 4348 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse eagle Royal Prussia rim Reverse coat arms Gdansk numerals date 4 - 9 1549 sides Features coats Jagiellon dynasty symbols eagles Polish coin Diameter 12.1–12.5 mm weight 0.35 g axis 100° small round object textured surface sits white background dark gray lighter gray highlights raised symmetrical design resembling bird outstretched wings detailed feathering decorative elements central figure.