Caption

Gdansk trojak, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right, inscription in the rim: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRVS. Rev.: Inscription in five lines in the rim, date separated by a shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk: .III./GROSS.AR/TRIP:CIVI/GEDANEN/.15 - 40. 1540. Poland, Gdansk. Coin (trojak), Jagiellon dynasty; city coat of arms (Gdansk); royal bust; iconography of Sigismund I the Old. Diameter 20.7–21.4 mm; weight 2.57 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_353

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Keywords

Gdansk trojak Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Crowned male bust profile turned right inscription rim .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prvs Rev. Inscription five lines date separated shield coat arms Gdansk .Iii Gross.Ar Trip Civi Gedanen .15 - 40 1540 Coin trojak Jagiellon dynasty city coat royal bust iconography Diameter 20.7–21.4 mm weight 2.57 g round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background surface muted gray areas darker tarnish lighter highlights raised shapes recessed areas forming decorative elements patterns across face central shield- motif linear bands metal scratches small pits indicating age appearance includes tones gray silver darker gray-brown.