Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1531). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription IGIS. A. REX. POL. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription E. CIVI. DANCZ. 1531. Features: eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms of cities; Gdansk (coat of arms).
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Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1531). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription IGIS. A. REX. POL. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription E. CIVI. DANCZ. 1531. Features: eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms of cities; Gdansk (coat of arms).

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Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1531 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription IGIS A Rex Pol Reverse Coat arms Gdansk inscription E Civi Dancz Features eagle coat Jagiellons dynasty coats cities round metal coin dark gray slightly uneven surface showing wear small nicks edge coin features raised central design crown small cross- mark surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements metal matte aged subtle variations gray tones slight shadows accentuating embossed details.

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