Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Gdansk), 1539. Obv.: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POLO. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1539. Diameter 20.0–20.5 mm; weight 1.17 g. Subjects/styles: Eagle (coat of arms), eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms of cities.

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LZT26A62_226

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Gdansk 1539 Obv. Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Polo Rev. Coat arms .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1539 Diameter 20.0–20.5 mm weight 1.17 g Subjects styles coat eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats cities round metal coin worn raised design showing central heraldic bird spread wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised lettering coin surface aged textured areas darker lighter patina visible colors include dark gray muted green hints brown.