Caption

Gdansk denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellons (dynasty). Obverse: eagle of Royal Prussia in the border. Reverse: coat of arms of Gdansk in the border, flanked by numerals of the date 5 - 6, 1556. Polish coin; motifs: emblems, eagles, city coat of arms. Diameter 12.0–12.4 mm; weight 0.35 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_442

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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 Jagiellons dynasty Obverse eagle Royal Prussia border Reverse coat arms Gdansk flanked numerals date 5 - 6 1556 Polish coin motifs emblems eagles city coat Diameter 12.0–12.4 mm weight 0.35 g small round object sits plain white background dark gray slightly uneven surface worn edges showing lighter gray faint yellowish spots top surface bears raised design curved angular shapes forming central motif surrounding ornamental elements shallow depressions irregularities texture lighting creates soft shadows subtle highlights emphasize object's contours relief design.