Caption

Gdansk denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: border with the Eagle of Royal Prussia. Reverse: border with the coat of arms of Gdansk; on the sides the numerals of the date 5 - 7, 1557. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, and city coats of arms. Polish coin. Diameter 12.0–12.2 mm; weight 0.37 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_439

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Rights managed

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54.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 - 7 1557 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty eagles city coats Polish coin Diameter 12.0–12.2 mm weight 0.37 g round worn metallic object dark gray surface showing raised textured relief depicting stylized bird outstretched wings clawed feet object’s edges irregular slightly rough color palette includes dark gray hints lighter gray subtle brownish tones.