Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POLO. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1539. Date: 1539. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 20.0–20.5 mm. Weight 1.17 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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Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Polo Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1539 Date 1539 Coin Diameter 20.0–20.5 mm Weight 1.17 g Subjects Polish coins eagle coat eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats cities round worn coin textured surface displaying raised central motif surrounding raised border rendered dark gray muted brown tones hints green small area reddish discoloration photographed plain white background.