Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.D.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1557. 1557. Coin; Poland, Gdansk.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned right; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription divided at top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.D.PRVS. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription: GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1557. 1557. Coin; Poland, Gdansk.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription divided top Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.D.Prvs Reverse Coat arms Gdansk inscription Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1557 1557 Coin round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded person wearing elaborate crown headpiece decorated collar surrounded raised rim band raised decorative elements coin displays areas light darker gray toning small patch brown discoloration.

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