Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust of the king in profile to the right; rim inscription divided at the top: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PDPRVSSI. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription: .GROSSVS:CIVI:GEDANEN.1556. Dated 1556. Poland, Gdansk. Coin, diameter ~22.2–22.7 mm, weight 1.8 g.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust of the king in profile to the right; rim inscription divided at the top: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PDPRVSSI. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim inscription: .GROSSVS:CIVI:GEDANEN.1556. Dated 1556. Poland, Gdansk. Coin, diameter ~22.2–22.7 mm, weight 1.8 g.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust king profile right rim inscription divided top .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pdprvssi Reverse Coat arms Gdansk rim inscription .Grossvs Civi Gedanen.1556 Dated 1556 Coin diameter ~22.2–22.7 mm weight 1.8 g round metallic object silver-gray surface showing raised circular border decorative raised patterns inside edge central stylized motif resembling curved angular shapes areas lighter darker silver-gray patina subtle surface scratches wear.

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