Caption

Gdansk denarius, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (denarius) depicting an eagle (Royal Prussia coat of arms) on the obverse and the coat of arms of Gdansk on the reverse. Border inscriptions: obverse — the Eagle of Royal Prussia; reverse — the coat of arms of Gdansk with numerals, dates and letters at the sides: '3 - 9 / M - S', date 1539. Poland, Gdansk. Diameter: 11.0–12.0 mm. Weight: 0.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A63_448

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Keywords

Gdansk denarius Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin denarius depicting eagle Royal Prussia coat arms obverse coat Gdansk reverse Border inscriptions Eagle Royal Prussia numerals dates letters sides 3 - 9 M - S date 1539 Diameter 11.0–12.0 mm Weight 0.22 g small round object irregular edge rests white background object dark brown nearly black hints greenish patina raised patterned ridges radiating central area forming symmetrical motif surface worn rough textures chipped sections slightly uneven rim.