Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Polish coin (1531), struck in Gdansk. 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.DANCZ.1531. Features: eagle motifs, city and dynastic coats of arms (Jagiellon era). Materials: coin metal.

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LZT26A57_363

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Polish coin 1531 struck Gdansk Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription pearl-shaped borders .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Pol Reverse Coat arms .Mone.Civi.Dancz.1531 Features eagle motifs city dynastic coats Jagiellon era Materials coin metal round worn coin raised rim central bird- emblem outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer band raised markings coin textured aged surface uneven edges small notch side visible colors shades gray dark gray muted brown.