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.PO. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: NE.CIVI.GEDANEN.1547. Date: 1547. Poland, Gdansk. Polish coin; materials/style: coin with eagle and coats of arms (Jagiellons dynasty imagery). Diameter: 19.0–19.7 mm. Weight: 0.95 g.

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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.Po Reverse Coat arms Gdansk Ne.Civi.Gedanen.1547 Date 1547 Polish coin materials style coin eagle coats Jagiellons dynasty imagery Diameter 19.0–19.7 mm Weight 0.95 g round metallic object worn surface mainly dark gray hints dull silver subtle greenish patina featuring raised central design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border decorative elements set plain white background.