Caption

Gdansk denarius, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1546. Obverse: in the border the Eagle of Royal Prussia. Reverse: in the border the coat of arms of Gdansk, with numerals of the date 4 - 6 (forming 1546). Motifs: eagle (coat of arms), Jagiellon dynasty, city coat of arms. Diameter 12.3–13.0 mm; weight 0.4 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A63_453

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Keywords

Gdansk denarius Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin 1546 Obverse border Eagle Royal Prussia Reverse coat arms Gdansk numerals date 4 - 6 forming 1546 Motifs eagle Jagiellon dynasty city coat Diameter 12.3–13.0 mm weight 0.4 g small circular object dark metallic surface sits bright white background showing uneven edge slightly irregular outline top area displays raised decorative band floral- shapes central area raised symmetrical design resembling interlocking geometric forms dark gray black tones subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas.