Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_224

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1531 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearls inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Pol Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mon.Civi.Dancz.1531 Features eagle motifs coats Jagiellon dynasty Danzig worn circular metal coin rough textured surface irregular edges showing raised central design within recessed circular border outer rim raised decorative elements coin mostly shades dark gray metallic silver areas lighter gray subtle brownish tones small section missing creating jagged gap.