Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia, rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POL. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk, rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .MONE.CIVI. Date: 1530. Poland, Gdansk. Subjects: Polish coin, eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellon dynasty, city coat of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_320

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription pearl-shaped borders .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Pol Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi Date 1530 Subjects Polish coin eagle coat Jagiellon dynasty city coat round worn coin textured metallic surface shades dark gray brown showing raised circular border central raised design resembles stylized bird spread wings rim irregular edges areas wear coin displays varied surface patina lighter darker gray highlights brownish tones.