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Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POLON. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1538. 1538. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 19.5–19.7 mm; weight 0.97 g. 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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LZT26A62_221

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Polon Rev. Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1538 1538 Coin diameter 19.5–19.7 mm weight 0.97 g Subjects Polish coins eagle coat eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats cities single round object textured dark gray surface sits white background featuring raised circular border central raised design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings object uneven edges slightly worn appearance variations dark gray hints lighter gray recessed areas.