Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1531). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POL. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in rim between pearl-shaped borders the inscription: .MONE.CIVI.DANCZ.1531. Materials: coin; motifs: eagle, coats of arms; associated dynasty: Jagiellons. Location: Gdansk, Poland.

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LZT26A57_376

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1531 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Pol Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Dancz.1531 Materials coin motifs eagle coats associated dynasty Jagiellons Location circular metallic object worn surface shades brown dark gray showing raised rim recessed central area faint raised design center resembling stylized crown small cross- mark outer band raised decorative elements shapes perimeter metal spots lighter brown darker gray patina slight irregularities edge.