Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Gdansk), 1539. Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: 'SIGI, EI.GRA.REX.POLO'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: 'MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1539'. Diameter 20.3–20.8 mm; weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_231

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Gdansk 1539 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Sigi Ei.Gra.Rex.Polo Reverse Coat arms Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1539 Diameter 20.3–20.8 mm weight 1.15 g worn round object raised rim embossed central design showing stylized bird figure outstretched wings surrounded circular border decorative elements object textured aged uneven edges visible colors gray dark gray hints brown green.