Caption

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

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Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1539 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.C I.Gedanen Diameter 18.8–20.0 mm weight 0.97 g Subjects motifs coat Jagiellons dynasty coats cities round worn metal coin dark gray brown patina showing uneven surface texture slight greenish tarnish featuring raised circular border inner circular design crown- motif small star floral shapes embossed raised edges irregular rim indentations set plain white background.