Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POLO. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders inscription: .MONE.IVI.GEDANEN.1539. Date: 1539. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 19.9–20.0 mm. Weight 1.09 g. Subjects: Eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms of cities.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_222

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Polo Reverse Coat arms Gdansk pearl-shaped borders inscription .Mone.Ivi.Gedanen.1539 Date 1539 Coin Diameter 19.9–20.0 mm Weight 1.09 g Subjects coat Jagiellon dynasty coats cities round dark gray metal coin raised circular border central embossed design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings coin surface textured worn areas raised decorative elements central motif visible variations shading gray subtle highlights suggesting metallic sheen.