Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: SIGI.DEI.GRA.REX.POLONIE. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1538. Date: 1538. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 18.7–19.3 mm; weight 1.1 g. Subjects: Polish coins, eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms, Gdansk (coat of arms).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_220

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearly borders inscription Sigi.Dei.Gra.Rex.Polonie Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1538 Date 1538 Coin diameter 18.7–19.3 mm weight 1.1 g Subjects Polish coins eagle coat Jagiellons dynasty coats dark round metal object uneven edge sits white background surface raised circular border central design intersecting geometric shapes curved decorative element center ring small raised dots inner circle metal dark gray black subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas faint brownish tones recessed spots.