Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription 'SIGIS.DEI.GRA.R.POL'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription 'MONE.C'. Dated 1531. Poland, Gdansk.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_301

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigis.Dei.Gra.R.Pol Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Mone.C Dated 1531 single round coin resting plain white background metallic worn muted gray-brown surface darker patina recessed areas raised central profile face enclosed circular border decorative raised elements outer ring raised shapes surface scratches uneven texture color palette includes gray brown hints darker gray.