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Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POL. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.DANCZ.1531. 1531. Gdansk, Poland. Coin. Subjects: Polish coins; Eagle (coat of arms); eagles; Jagiellons (dynasty); coats of arms of cities; coats of arms; Gdansk (coat of arms).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_361

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Pol Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Dancz.1531 1531 Coin Subjects Polish coins coat eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats cities round metallic object worn surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathering surrounded raised circular border outer band raised repeated ornamental shapes metal primarily gray darker gray areas recessed details slight lighter gray highlights raised edges small patches faint greenish discoloration near rim.