Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.DEI., REX.POLO. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .MONE.CI. DANEN.1539. Date: 1539. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 19.6–20.2 mm. Weight 1.2 g. Subjects/features: Polish coins; eagle (coat of arms); eagles; Jagiellons (dynasty); coats of arms of cities; Gdansk (coat of arms).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_228

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Dei Rex.Polo Rev. Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Ci Danen.1539 Date 1539 Coin Diameter 19.6–20.2 mm Weight 1.2 g Subjects features Polish coins eagle coat eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats cities single round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central motif stylized bird outstretched wings raised head surrounded circular border outer ring raised elements coin displays patina shades gray dark gray small areas brownish greenish discoloration edge slightly irregular dented.