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. Coin, Polish szelag. Materials/style: (silver coin), motifs: eagle, coats of arms, Jagiellonian dynasty. Diameter: 19.0–19.7 mm. Weight: 0.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_249

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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 Coin Polish szelag Materials style silver coin motifs eagle coats Jagiellonian dynasty Diameter 19.0–19.7 mm Weight 0.95 g round metal object weathered dark gray surface showing raised circular border central raised decorative elements symmetrical cross- shape curved ornamental motif surrounded ring raised characters described subtle variations gray darker patina across surface.