Gdansk troika, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, 1539. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, inscription around the rim: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Inscription in five lines around the rim, date separated by a shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk: .III./GROSS.AR/TRIP:CIVI./GEDANEN/.15-39. Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms (Gdansk); royal bust. Diameter 21.2–21.3 mm; weight 2.5 g.
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Gdansk troika, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, 1539. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, inscription around the rim: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Reverse: Inscription in five lines around the rim, date separated by a shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk: .III./GROSS.AR/TRIP:CIVI./GEDANEN/.15-39. Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms (Gdansk); royal bust. Diameter 21.2–21.3 mm; weight 2.5 g.

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Gdansk troika Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1539 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right inscription rim .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Reverse Inscription five lines date separated shield coat arms Gdansk .Iii Gross.Ar Trip Civi Gedanen .15-39 Jagiellon dynasty city coat royal bust Diameter 21.2–21.3 mm weight 2.5 g circular metal coin worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head facing right wearing decorated hat layered garments coin features raised decorative elements form continuous border coin surface areas darker tarnish lighter silvery-gray highlights small spots reddish discoloration colors visible gray dark gray silver hints red.

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