Caption

Gdansk denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: in the border the Eagle of Royal Prussia. Reverse: in the border the coat of arms of Gdansk, on the sides the numerals of the date 5 - 5, 1555. Emblems: Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, Gdansk coat of arms. Polish coin, diameter 11.8–12.7 mm, weight 0.37 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_433

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Rights managed

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54.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.5in x 14.5in / 4348 x 4348 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse border Eagle Royal Prussia Reverse coat arms Gdansk sides numerals date 5 - 5 1555 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty eagles Gdansk coat Polish coin diameter 11.8–12.7 mm weight 0.37 g small round object irregular edge rests white background object textured uneven surface raised radiating ridges recessed areas forming symmetrical pattern colors dark gray hints green subtle brownish undertones.