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Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1539). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .MONE.C, I.GEDANEN. Diameter 18.8–20.0 mm, weight 0.97 g. Features: eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms, Gdansk (coat of arms).

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1539 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.C I.Gedanen Diameter 18.8–20.0 mm weight 0.97 g Features eagle coat Jagiellons dynasty coats round metal coin worn raised design showing stylized bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded ring raised characters surface aged textured irregular edges small chips colors visible include dark gray brownish-gray greenish patina hints black.