Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1540). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Subjects: male/royal busts; iconography of Sigismund I the Old; city coat of arms. Materials: coin (metal). Location/date: Poland, Gdansk; 1540.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1540). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Subjects: male/royal busts; iconography of Sigismund I the Old; city coat of arms. Materials: coin (metal). Location/date: Poland, Gdansk; 1540.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1540 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prv Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1540 Subjects male royal busts iconography city coat Materials coin metal Location date circular metallic coin raised rim worn surface showing variations gray silver tones featuring central raised profile person wearing crown decorative elements rounded collar drapery neck concentric border surrounding portrait coin's outer field contains pattern raised shapes marks evenly spaced edge subtle highlights shadows indicative wear texture.

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