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 dates 5 - 1557. Emblems: Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, Gdansk coat of arms. Polish coin; diameter 11.6–12.0 mm; weight 0.37 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_445

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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 dates 5 - 1557 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty eagles Gdansk coat Polish coin diameter 11.6–12.0 mm weight 0.37 g round worn coin raised relief design showing stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feather textures coin surface mottled dark gray greenish-brown patina lighter gray highlights raised areas.