Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_232

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigi Ei.Gra.Rex.Polo Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1539 Date 1539 Polish coin eagle motifs Jagiellon dynasty coats cities Diameter 20.3–20.8 mm weight 1.15 g circular metal object worn uneven edge showing dark gray brown patina surface areas lighter gray wear present small dark spots raised border inner recessed circle faint raised decorative shapes small cross- raised figure near center colors visible brown lighter gray.