Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Polish coin depicting eagle (coat of arms); Jagiellon dynasty; Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia, in rim between pearls an inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA. POL; Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk, in rim between pearls an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.DANCZ.1531; dated 1531; Gdansk, Poland; coin

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_215

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin depicting eagle coat arms Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearls inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra Pol Reverse Coat Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Dancz.1531 dated 1531 coin round worn coin dark brown greenish patina showing raised central motif resembles stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border textured outer rim raised decorative shapes surface aged uneven small chips edge color palette includes greenish tones hints black.