Caption

Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGI, IR, X.POLO., .TO, VSS. Rev.: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GED, EN., 1540. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 22.4–22.8 mm. Weight 1.9 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_267

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearly borders inscription .Sigi Ir X.Polo Vss Rev. Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Ged En 1540 Coin Diameter 22.4–22.8 mm Weight 1.9 g worn circular coin gray metallic surface showing raised central design stylized cross ornamental shapes within inner circular border surrounded outer rim features raised decorative marks coin displays varying shades gray darker gray areas recesses lighter gray raised edges small spots darker discoloration areas surface wear.