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: .SIGIS.DEI.GRA.REX.POLON. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. 1540. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 19.2 mm–20.4 mm. Weight 0.97 g. Subjects: Polish coins; eagle (coat of arms); eagles; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms of cities; coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_233

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Dei.Gra.Rex.Polon Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.1540 1540 Coin Diameter 19.2 mm–20.4 mm Weight 0.97 g Subjects Polish coins eagle coat eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats cities single round coin worn textured surface shown white background coin dark gray areas lighter gray metal catches light uneven edge small chipped section coin's face raised circular border central raised design symmetrical radiating shapes giving sunburst- winged impression raised ring decorative elements central motif appearance metallic aged subtle shadows highlights emphasizing relief.