Caption

Gdansk szelag, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Eagle of Royal Prussia, in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POLO.MDLI. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk, in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .MONE.CIVI.GEDANEN.155. Date: 1550. Place: Gdansk, Poland. Medium: coin. Diameter: 19.6–19.9 mm. Weight: 0.98 g. Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles; motifs include Gdansk (coat of arms) and coats of arms of cities.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_429

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Keywords

Gdansk szelag Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Eagle Royal Prussia rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Polo.Mdli Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Mone.Civi.Gedanen.155 Date 1550 Place Medium coin Diameter 19.6–19.9 mm Weight 0.98 g Coats Jagiellons dynasty eagles motifs include coat coats cities single round metal coin centered white background showing worn textured surface raised recessed areas mainly dark gray lighter gray highlights circular border inner ring irregular shapes patterns within center edges uneven wear slight irregularities shape visible colors dark gray lighter gray.