Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_002

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Rights managed

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54.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.5in x 14.5in / 4348 x 4348 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse rim inscription Eagle Royal Prussia reverse coat arms Gdansk sides numerals date 4 - 9 1549 Features coats Jagiellon dynasty eagles Polish coin Diameter 12.1–12.5 mm weight 0.35 g axis 100° small round object irregular edge appearing metallic dark gray areas lighter gray subtle greenish patina showing raised central motif symmetrical shapes curved lines surrounded shallow recessed background surface slightly rough worn texture small dents scratches.