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Gdansk szelag, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Gdansk), 1547. Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: SIGIS.DEI.GR, REX.POLON. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription between pearl-shaped borders: .MO, .CIVI.GEDANEN.1547. Diameter ~19–20 mm; weight 0.95 g. Subjects/styles: Eagle (coat of arms), eagles, Jagiellons (dynasty), coats of arms of cities.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_246

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Gdansk 1547 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim inscription pearl-shaped borders Sigis.Dei.Gr Rex.Polon Reverse Coat arms .Mo .Civi.Gedanen.1547 Diameter ~19–20 mm weight 0.95 g Subjects styles coat eagles Jagiellons dynasty coats cities single round object resembling coin sits white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas showing textured surface worn edges features central raised motif stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements outer edge.