Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). 1524. Silver coin (szelag). Obverse: Crowned shield with the Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .SIGMVND.D.REX.POLO. Reverse: Shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .CIVITAS.DANSCZ.15Z4. Features: Polish coins; eagle (coat of arms); Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms (Gdansk). Location: Poland, Gdansk.
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Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). 1524. Silver coin (szelag). Obverse: Crowned shield with the Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .SIGMVND.D.REX.POLO. Reverse: Shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .CIVITAS.DANSCZ.15Z4. Features: Polish coins; eagle (coat of arms); Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms (Gdansk). Location: Poland, Gdansk.

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Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1524 Silver coin szelag Obverse Crowned shield Polish Eagle rim inscription pearl-shaped borders .Sigmvnd.D.Rex.Polo Reverse Shield coat arms Gdansk .Civitas.Danscz.15Z4 Features Polish coins eagle Jagiellon dynasty city coat Location round metallic coin worn surface showing raised shield- emblem center containing stylized bird eagle motif decorative beaded border encircles central emblem patterned outer rim surrounds raised shapes marks coin primarily gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas background plain white.

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